Arctida
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Non-profit organisation producing evidence-based analysis and making investigations for transparency in the Russian Arctic / arctida.io / We have recently created this account moving from X https://x.com/arctida_io
Science Diplomacy — international collaboration to solve common problems is essential for a knowledge-based society. We can not be alone.
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Science Diplomacy — international collaboration to solve common problems is essential for a knowledge-based society. We can not be alone.
Vladimir Vasiliev, ex-director of The Northern Forum:
"We must pull together the experience and knowledge of countries and institutes to predict what the world will be like and protect the Arctic future. BRICS countries helped establish this international cooperation."
"We must pull together the experience and knowledge of countries and institutes to predict what the world will be like and protect the Arctic future. BRICS countries helped establish this international cooperation."
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Vladimir Vasiliev, ex-director of The Northern Forum:
"We must pull together the experience and knowledge of countries and institutes to predict what the world will be like and protect the Arctic future. BRICS countries helped establish this international cooperation."
"We must pull together the experience and knowledge of countries and institutes to predict what the world will be like and protect the Arctic future. BRICS countries helped establish this international cooperation."
Sergey Kungurtsev, NAO, Russia:
"Supporting Indigenous communities is one of our interests, preserving their way of life and supporting communities.
We welcome the cooperation of everyone to tackle climate change on the regional and municipal levels."
"Supporting Indigenous communities is one of our interests, preserving their way of life and supporting communities.
We welcome the cooperation of everyone to tackle climate change on the regional and municipal levels."
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Sergey Kungurtsev, NAO, Russia:
"Supporting Indigenous communities is one of our interests, preserving their way of life and supporting communities.
We welcome the cooperation of everyone to tackle climate change on the regional and municipal levels."
"Supporting Indigenous communities is one of our interests, preserving their way of life and supporting communities.
We welcome the cooperation of everyone to tackle climate change on the regional and municipal levels."
Today at the side event Science and Climate: Prospects of International Cooperation of the BRICS countries, we are waiting to hear from Russian civil society and academia about challenges and approaches to Arctic governance in a changing world.
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Today at the side event Science and Climate: Prospects of International Cooperation of the BRICS countries, we are waiting to hear from Russian civil society and academia about challenges and approaches to Arctic governance in a changing world.
7/ At COP30 in the Amazon basin, civil society will focus heavily on climate risks for Indigenous peoples and particularly vulnerable regions. The conversation is far from perfect, but it's the conversation we have.
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
7/ At COP30 in the Amazon basin, civil society will focus heavily on climate risks for Indigenous peoples and particularly vulnerable regions. The conversation is far from perfect, but it's the conversation we have.
6/ Both scenarios are catastrophic and could trigger ecosystem collapse. But the shift toward mitigation has begun, and that matters most for the world's most vulnerable regions: island nations, coastal areas, and the Arctic.
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
6/ Both scenarios are catastrophic and could trigger ecosystem collapse. But the shift toward mitigation has begun, and that matters most for the world's most vulnerable regions: island nations, coastal areas, and the Arctic.
5/ So why bother? Because COP remains the only global platform for climate dialogue. Recent analysis of updated Nationally Determined Contributions shows progress: if countries deliver on their commitments, we could limit warming to 3°C instead of 5°C.
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
5/ So why bother? Because COP remains the only global platform for climate dialogue. Recent analysis of updated Nationally Determined Contributions shows progress: if countries deliver on their commitments, we could limit warming to 3°C instead of 5°C.
4/ The framework itself draws criticism too. International agreements like the Paris Accord are non-binding. Countries face no consequences beyond reputational damage if they fail to strengthen climate policies. Russia is a prime example, stuck with a "critically insufficient" rating.
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
4/ The framework itself draws criticism too. International agreements like the Paris Accord are non-binding. Countries face no consequences beyond reputational damage if they fail to strengthen climate policies. Russia is a prime example, stuck with a "critically insufficient" rating.
3/ Each new host city builds infrastructure, pavilions, and exhibitions from scratch. Transport is a large part of the carbon footprint. Last year in Baku, over 70,000 attendees flew in. But the biggest concern is private jets. At COP28 291 they emit around 3,800 tons of CO2.
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
3/ Each new host city builds infrastructure, pavilions, and exhibitions from scratch. Transport is a large part of the carbon footprint. Last year in Baku, over 70,000 attendees flew in. But the biggest concern is private jets. At COP28 291 they emit around 3,800 tons of CO2.
2/ The conference rotates regions annually to balance representation. COP28 was in Dubai (Asia-Pacific), COP29 in Baku (Eastern Europe), and now COP30 heads to the Amazon. But this rotation comes with a cost.
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
2/ The conference rotates regions annually to balance representation. COP28 was in Dubai (Asia-Pacific), COP29 in Baku (Eastern Europe), and now COP30 heads to the Amazon. But this rotation comes with a cost.
During his speech on the conference dedicated to climate issues Kononuchenko comments: "We consider it unacceptable to link all financial flows to climate goals, especially to the detriment of other sustainable development goals."
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
During his speech on the conference dedicated to climate issues Kononuchenko comments: "We consider it unacceptable to link all financial flows to climate goals, especially to the detriment of other sustainable development goals."
Arctida believes that the Russia officials twisted the concept of the just transition to serve their own needs.
Russian representative claims that "the Just Transition work programme must remain a platform for dialogue and experience exchange, and not a tool for imposing new obligations".
Russian representative claims that "the Just Transition work programme must remain a platform for dialogue and experience exchange, and not a tool for imposing new obligations".
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Arctida believes that the Russia officials twisted the concept of the just transition to serve their own needs.
Russian representative claims that "the Just Transition work programme must remain a platform for dialogue and experience exchange, and not a tool for imposing new obligations".
Russian representative claims that "the Just Transition work programme must remain a platform for dialogue and experience exchange, and not a tool for imposing new obligations".
Kononuchenko believes Russia supports just transition: "Just means it must reflect each nation's circumstances, starting points, and abilities. Pushing for shock decarbonization not only risks economic and energy security but also worsens global inequality."
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Kononuchenko believes Russia supports just transition: "Just means it must reflect each nation's circumstances, starting points, and abilities. Pushing for shock decarbonization not only risks economic and energy security but also worsens global inequality."
And more: "We consider it critical to agree on a set of climate adaptation indicators in Belém. We advocate for adopting only minimum measures and a set acceptable to all. This will help us start gathering critical data sooner for the next Global Stocktake."
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
And more: "We consider it critical to agree on a set of climate adaptation indicators in Belém. We advocate for adopting only minimum measures and a set acceptable to all. This will help us start gathering critical data sooner for the next Global Stocktake."
He adds: "We must restore the balance between adaptation and mitigation, particularly in the financing of measures."
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
He adds: "We must restore the balance between adaptation and mitigation, particularly in the financing of measures."
Sergei Kononuchenko comments: "Dismissing adaptation as an afterthought is at least cynical. At the same time, we are witnessing a dangerous skew where the global agenda is almost exclusively focused on cutting emissions."
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Sergei Kononuchenko comments: "Dismissing adaptation as an afterthought is at least cynical. At the same time, we are witnessing a dangerous skew where the global agenda is almost exclusively focused on cutting emissions."
Despite loud claims that achieving Paris Agreement goals is impossible without Russia, the country’s climate policy remains critically insufficient.
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Despite loud claims that achieving Paris Agreement goals is impossible without Russia, the country’s climate policy remains critically insufficient.
Can Arctic data centers truly be green? What is the environmental impact on fragile tundra ecosystems? Why is the Russian state increasing control over digital infrastructure?
Full analysis by Arсtida: storage.googleapis.com/plmrph/6qw5p...
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Full analysis by Arсtida: storage.googleapis.com/plmrph/6qw5p...
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The Arctic Is Becoming a Hot Spot for Data Centers | Arctida
Here’s Why
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November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Can Arctic data centers truly be green? What is the environmental impact on fragile tundra ecosystems? Why is the Russian state increasing control over digital infrastructure?
Full analysis by Arсtida: storage.googleapis.com/plmrph/6qw5p...
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Full analysis by Arсtida: storage.googleapis.com/plmrph/6qw5p...
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Russia's Arctic has seven operating data centers. Their combined capacity is comparable to Alaska and northern Finland and Sweden, but nearly three times lower than Iceland's.
Plans include at least doubling capacity. Authorities are attracting IT businesses through tax incentives.
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Plans include at least doubling capacity. Authorities are attracting IT businesses through tax incentives.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Russia's Arctic has seven operating data centers. Their combined capacity is comparable to Alaska and northern Finland and Sweden, but nearly three times lower than Iceland's.
Plans include at least doubling capacity. Authorities are attracting IT businesses through tax incentives.
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Plans include at least doubling capacity. Authorities are attracting IT businesses through tax incentives.
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But there is a significant environmental cost.
Global data centers produce 180 million tons of CO₂ annually. That equals one-fifth of Russia's total emissions. And demand could triple by 2030.
As the planet warms, cooling servers becomes harder and more expensive.
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Global data centers produce 180 million tons of CO₂ annually. That equals one-fifth of Russia's total emissions. And demand could triple by 2030.
As the planet warms, cooling servers becomes harder and more expensive.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
But there is a significant environmental cost.
Global data centers produce 180 million tons of CO₂ annually. That equals one-fifth of Russia's total emissions. And demand could triple by 2030.
As the planet warms, cooling servers becomes harder and more expensive.
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Global data centers produce 180 million tons of CO₂ annually. That equals one-fifth of Russia's total emissions. And demand could triple by 2030.
As the planet warms, cooling servers becomes harder and more expensive.
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At least 32 data centers now operate across the Arctic, according to research by Arсtida.
The largest is Verne Global in Iceland, consuming 140 MW. That is enough to power approximately 140,000 households.
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The largest is Verne Global in Iceland, consuming 140 MW. That is enough to power approximately 140,000 households.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
At least 32 data centers now operate across the Arctic, according to research by Arсtida.
The largest is Verne Global in Iceland, consuming 140 MW. That is enough to power approximately 140,000 households.
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The largest is Verne Global in Iceland, consuming 140 MW. That is enough to power approximately 140,000 households.
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Why the Arctic?
— The cold climate enables natural cooling, which saves up to 55% of energy costs.
— Access to renewable energy sources helps reduce the carbon footprint.
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— The cold climate enables natural cooling, which saves up to 55% of energy costs.
— Access to renewable energy sources helps reduce the carbon footprint.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Why the Arctic?
— The cold climate enables natural cooling, which saves up to 55% of energy costs.
— Access to renewable energy sources helps reduce the carbon footprint.
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— The cold climate enables natural cooling, which saves up to 55% of energy costs.
— Access to renewable energy sources helps reduce the carbon footprint.
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