On February 16, 2026, Arсtida was added to Russia's list of “undesirable organizations.”
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Arctida was designated an “undesirable organization” in Russia
On February 16, Arctida was designated an “undesirable organization” in Russia. This means that we are prohibited from operating in Russia, and violations are subject to administrative and criminal penalties.
What we do?
SecuritizationInternational cooperationClimate CrisisSoviet LegacyEnergy TransitionGeneral OverviewNGOs in the Russian ArcticArctic OrganizationsScience and EducationSanctions AftermathExtractive CompaniesProfilePublic OpinionRights of indigenous peoplesArctic StakeholdersEcologyScience and Technology
Transparency of Arctic activities is the foundation of a sustainable future
Our Mission
Arctida investigates what lies beneath the surface of grand projects and official rhetoric in the Russian Arctic.We collect data, trace hidden connections, and reveal who makes decisions—and where those decisions lead.
We examine the impacts of climate change, militarization, and growing industrial pressure on the region, exposing corruption and violations of Indigenous rights. We work to make Arctic processes clear and transparent, amplify voices that are being silenced, and build bridges between knowledge and action—and between the Arctic and the world.
