Arctic

Russia and other Arctic nations are seeking vast commercialization of Arctic oil and gas resources, as well as quicker freight shipping via the Northern Sea Route. In Bellona’s opinion, these efforts threaten to obliterate one of the world’s last pure ecosystems.

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Arctic

June 3, 2021 Arctic, Climate change

Permafrost melt caused by climate change could cost Russia billions, environmental minister says

The Russian economy stands to lose more than $67 billion by 2050 thanks to melting permafrost due to climate change, which threatens the […]

May 21, 2021 Arctic, Nuclear issues, Nuclear Russia

Bellona urges the Arctic Council to tackle sunken radiation hazards

As Russia begins its two-year chairmanship of the Arctic Council, Bellona supports an international response to raising nuclear submarines […]

May 18, 2021 Arctic, Industrial Pollution

Russia’s Northwest Komi Republic hit by 100-ton oil spill

A ruptured pipeline in Russia’s northwestern region of Komi has leaked 100 tons of oil last week, including nine tons that flowed into […]

March 31, 2021 Arctic, Arctic Transport and Shipping, Climate change

Now-resolved Suez Canal blockage shows value of Arctic shipping route, Russia says

While hundreds of ship and tankers were blocked from passing through the Suez Canal by a stranded container ship, Russia’s Energy Ministry […]

November 19, 2020 Arctic, Industrial Pollution

Russia’s technical agency says melting permafrost did not cause summer oil spill in Arctic

Russia’s technical oversight agency has said that last summer’s massive spill of diesel fuel into the waters of northern Siberia, which […]

Get in touch with our expert in this field

Sigurd Enge

Manager Shipping, Marine and Arctic Issues
sigurd@bellona.no
+47 970 87 533

Sigurd Enge is one of the most experienced advisers at Bellona, as he joined the foundation in 1988. He works as adviser on marine safety and oil spill protection. He is the skipper of M/S Kallinika and he is Head of the Bellona Environmental Patrol. Sigurd has a unique experience working on a broad variety of subjects during his 25 years with the foundation, including fisheries, oil and fish farming. He has also been head of IT and technical support, as well as leading actions involving civil disobedience.