AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRare-earth diplomacy: Japan plans to send a delegation to Greenland this summer to study rare-earth and other critical minerals, meeting local officials and inspecting sites as Tokyo looks to reduce reliance on China. Ocean monitoring shock: The Trump administration is dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, including instruments near Greenland and Iceland, raising fears of a long-term “blind spot” for climate and ocean-current tracking. Arctic climate warning: Scientists report Greenland glaciers are calving far more icebergs than 25 years ago, and the debris-laden icebergs can reshape deep-sea habitats. Atlantic “cold blob” alert: A new study links a cooling patch south of Greenland to weakening AMOC ocean currents, with potential knock-on effects for Europe’s winters and global rainfall patterns. Energy & business: Greenland Energy appointed Sidus Space CEO Carol Craig to its board, while broader rare-earth supply moves continue in the US. Local culture: The Alianait Arts Festival gets underway in Iqaluit (June 18–21), featuring Greenland artists.
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