The Circle

The Circle is the WWF Global Arctic Programme’s quarterly magazine. Each issue zeroes in on an Arctic theme and presents a range of related stories, from innovative WWF projects to scientists’ work and ideas to Arctic governance issues. Find out what the key climate risks are for the Arctic—and what researchers and decision-makers in the eight Arctic nations are doing.

In every issue, we aim to hear from contributors in a selection of Arctic countries and to present a range of perspectives—from youth to Indigenous communities to Arctic Council members to scientists. Download the latest issue and subscribe to stay informed about the environmental and development issues affecting wildlife, ecosystems and people in the Arctic today.

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Wildlife

Read about how the effects of the climate crisis are affecting Arctic wildlife, from birds to whales.

People

Find out how changes in the Arctic are affecting cultures, traditions, livelihoods and identities.

Ecosystems

Learn about how climate change is altering the Arctic’s biologically productive ecosystems.

The latest issue

The Arctic wanderers: caribou in a changing north

Caribou and reindeer are of great importance to both Indigenous Peoples and Arctic ecosystems. They fertilize the ground, keep shrubs and trees at bay with their grazing, and are a source of food and culture for the communities in the north. In an ever-warmer Arctic, caribou and reindeer are both vulnerable to climate change and might also be part of the solution.

This issue of the Circle examines how the behaviour of caribou and reindeer is changing in a warmer Arctic, how knowledge from Indigenous peoples can be combined with scientific data, and why some Svalbard reindeer are thriving despite climate change. All of these stories and more can be found in this magazine.

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