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Founded in 2017, the Project Office for Arctic Development is an independent think tank dedicated to interdisciplinary research fostering sustainable growth across the Arctic.
By leveraging its extensive network of experts, data resources, and partnerships, PORA plays a pivotal role in informing policy decisions and shaping the future of the North.
PORA facilitates collaborations between businesses, researchers, and governmental institutions, contributing to the development of environmentally responsible policies, generating breakthrough solutions and bolstering international cooperation in the Arctic.
News and commentary
Ekaterina Serova. Not Just Bases: How the US Is Cementing Its Presence in Greenland
The agreement between the US, Denmark, and the Greenlandic authorities should be seen as a transition from the model of American presence on an ally’s territory to a special regime of shared use and governance of the territory On September 22, 2026, on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York, the US,...
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Alexey Tsykarev: Russia can offer BRICS expertise in institutional support for indigenous small-numbered peoples
At the same time, BRICS itself can compete with Western institutions in the field of standards on indigenous peoples’ rights Against the backdrop of continued stagnation in the activities of the Arctic Council, which recently marked its thirtieth anniversary, cooperation among BRICS countries in the northern latitudes is acquiring additional value. Economic cooperation in the...
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Maria Lagutina: The European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi and the Formation of a New EU Arctic Strategy
A securitization of European Arctic policy is taking place; whereas previously it was built around issues of climate change, sustainable development, scientific cooperation, and environmental protection, today security issues are increasingly coming to the fore On September 13–14, 2026, an informal Arctic Summit of European Union countries was held in Rovaniemi, Finland. The meeting was...
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Registration for the International Arctic Youth Project Laboratory of BRICS will last until September 29
Participants will spend five days solving real cases on Arctic development – from Northern Sea Route logistics to cross-border payments Registration has been announced for the International Arctic Youth Project Laboratory of BRICS «BRICS Project Lab Arctic 3.0» – an international forum that will bring together students, graduate students, and young scientists from Russia and...
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PORA Delegation Takes Part in International Marine Economy Development Forum in Qingdao
Maksim Dankin, Director General of the Project Office for Arctic Development, addressed the expert dialogue “Integration and Exchange: Maritime Civilization in the Global Era” The Global Ocean Development Forum is taking place from September 16 to 18, 2026, in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. The international forum brings together more than 400 representatives of the academic,...
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Andrey Krivorotov – on the limited results of the European Arctic Summit
The event turned into yet another “meeting of the willing”, who are united above all by a sharply critical attitude toward Russia In the capital of the Finnish Arctic, the city of Rovaniemi, the European Arctic Summit took place on September 13–14, concluding with the adoption of a joint statement. The course and results of...
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Research
Index of Sustainable Development and Quality of Life in Small Arctic Settlements
The research focuses on identifying territorial disparities in quality of life, infrastructure provision, access to basic services, and socio-economic opportunities at the level of individual settlements.
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Inequality of Arctic Regions. Part II: The Redistributive Role of Tax Administration
The analysis is based on open data on tax revenues and their allocation within the budgetary system of the Russian Federation for the period 2013–2023.
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Polar index
The Polar Index is a long-term analytical initiative jointly developed by PORA and the Faculty of Economics at Lomonosov Moscow State University.
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Local Funding Lab
An interactive knowledge platform that brings together global best practices, tools, and financing mechanisms to help local authorities identify, compare, and apply effective funding solutions for municipal projects.
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Ethnological Impact Assessment
The project combined field research, stakeholder consultations, and analysis of traditional land use and livelihood practices, with active participation from community representatives and subject-matter experts.
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Strategic Planning Support for Russian Arctic Policy Documents
PORA regularly provides assistance to government bodies responsible for Arctic affairs, including, inter alia, support for strategic planning.
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The Index offers an analytical foundation for identifying territorial disparities, risk areas, and growth points, and for informing the design of targeted support measures.
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Annual Comprehensive Sociological Survey of Arctic Residents
It establishes a time-comparable empirical basis for analyzing migration intentions, social well-being, and public expectations among Arctic residents.
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Serova
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Lagutina
Tsygankov
Vorotnikov
Kuznetsov
Anurag
Bisen
Alexander
Pilyasov
Andrey
Krivorotov
Bipandeep
Sharma
Raj
Kumar
Sharma
Sulagna
Chattopadhyay
Bhardwaj
Lysenko
Belukhin
Dankin
Serova
Maria
Lagutina
Tsygankov
Vorotnikov
Kuznetsov
Anurag
Bisen
Alexander
Pilyasov
Andrey
Krivorotov
Bipandeep
Sharma
Raj
Kumar
Sharma
Sulagna
Chattopadhyay
Bhardwaj
Lysenko
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