Greenland Inuit, through ICC-Greenland, joined the Arctic Economic Council independently to advocate for mining and tourism as means to diversify their economy beyond fishing. The move aims to communicate that Greenland welcomes non-radioactive mineral mining, despite a government opposed to mining radioactive minerals. Former premier Kuupik Kleist, of the ruling Inuit Ataqatigiit party, supports this initiative. The Arctic Economic Council, led by Mads Qvist Frederiksen, intends to collaborate with ICC-Greenland to ensure Arctic resources' profits benefit the region.

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp's board is unlikely to pursue riskier investments to achieve a $100 billion fund value by 2028, as advised against by experts due to high risk. The current investment target is 5% plus inflation, and while a more aggressive strategy was considered, it was practically dismissed in a recent meeting. Advisors recommended a more conservative 4% return target, aligning with expectations of lower financial returns. The board also discussed potential legislative changes to improve hiring processes and protect personnel records.

Nuuk, the capital city of Greenland, has experienced a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with a ten-fold rise in the past week. As a result, residents are now required to show vaccination proof or a negative test result to enter non-essential indoor public places. The outbreak, initially linked to a nursery school, has spread to the general population. Travel restrictions and quarantine requirements remain for Nuuk and Sisimiut residents, while a face-mask mandate in three towns has been lifted as the situation there has improved.

A study by the University of Southern Denmark found that young Greenlanders who regularly participate in outdoor activities such as hunting and boating have better mental health compared to their peers who do not. The research involved surveys of 620 individuals aged 18 to 34 in Greenland, highlighting the importance of cultural activities and strong community ties. While the study showed a clear link between outdoor activities and mental well-being, it could not definitively conclude the direction of causality. The report also emphasized the need to consider mental and spiritual health in assessing children's well-being and noted that about a third of young Greenlanders grew up with alcoholism and abuse, making them particularly vulnerable.

The construction of a regional airport in Qaqortoq, Greenland, is delayed due to all bids exceeding the budget. The project, part of a 3.6 billion kroner investment for upgrading Greenland's airport infrastructure, is over budget with the lowest bid being double the allocated amount. The plan includes a 1,499-meter runway to accommodate regional airplanes from other countries. Alternatives like a shorter runway were considered but not implemented in the new bids. Greenland’s Self-Rule Authority is anticipated to provide updates on the project's future.

Greenland's self-rule government, Naalakkersuisut, criticized Baffinland's environmental impact assessment of the proposed expansion of the Mary River iron mine in Nunavut for not fully addressing concerns about cross-border impacts on Baffin Bay. The assessment was required to consider international concerns, but Greenland officials found it incomplete, particularly regarding shipping routes and the impact on marine mammals. Greenland's main concerns include the potential anchorage area and the risk of oil spills affecting its waters and seabirds. Baffinland acknowledged the potential for critical consequences but deemed them unlikely, and responded that not all information requested by Greenland was necessary for the assessment.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Greenland to emphasize the U.S. commitment to its partnership with the country, following an Arctic Council meeting in Reykjavík. The visit included a tour of Kangerlussuaq Airport and discussions on shared interests and values. Greenland, a self-governing member of the Kingdom of Denmark, is seeking more international autonomy, especially in Arctic affairs. The U.S. has recently expanded its relationship with Greenland, including the re-opening of a consulate in Nuuk and various agreements during Trump's administration. No new agreements were announced during Blinken's visit, but the presence of U.S. and Greenlandic officials underscored the growing importance of the relationship.

Recent studies indicate that ancient warming periods caused significant methane release from thawing permafrost and Arctic seabeds, raising concerns about similar occurrences in the future due to current warming trends. Research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Canadian permafrost suggests that a thaw could lead to substantial methane emissions. Another study from the University of Tromsø examines methane release from the Barents Sea during past ice-sheet declines, identifying Greenland as a potential site for future releases. These findings highlight the sensitivity of gas hydrates to temperature and pressure changes and the potential for increased atmospheric methane.

The Sámi languages in Sweden continue to decline despite being recognized as national minority languages two decades ago. The Sámi Language Center's annual report highlights issues such as the lack of natural language use venues, inadequate educational opportunities, and a non-functioning educational chain. The number of students enrolled in minority-language schooling has stabilized, but the number of young people learning Sámi at school dropped by a third last year. Parents have criticized the Sámediggi for not supporting their efforts sufficiently. The center encourages the use of Sámi on social media and formal settings to counteract the decline. Concerns are also raised about the languages developing differently across national borders within Sápmi due to increased interaction with majority-language speakers and less with other Sámi. The pandemic's social-distancing and closed borders are feared to have further negative impacts on the language.