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Policy and Management

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Presenters sit on stage at Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice 2026 - Hayden Moran
Our Team

The Power of Youth

Recently, Hayden Moran, Polar Bears International’s programs coordinator, traveled to Washington, D.C., to take part in the 2026 Upwell Conference.

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Article | 5 min | Jun 15, 2026

Flag trees in snow along the frozen Hudson Bay in Churchill
Conservation Concerns

Why is polar bear trade and sport hunting legal?

And what is Polar Bears International’s position?

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Article | 7 min | Apr 14, 2026

Female Polar Bear Mom Emerges From a Den in Alaska - BJ Kirschhoffer
Policy and Management

The Impact of Government Polar Bear Programs: United States

At a time when too many in power refuse to acknowledge the reality of climate change and question the value of government-supported scientific research, some of those who have been intimately involved in the program express concern about what is at stake

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Article | 8 min | Dec 9, 2025

Female Polar Bear Mom Emerges From a Den in Alaska - BJ Kirschhoffer
Policy and Management

What's happening in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge?

Critical denning habitat for polar bear families

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Article | 3 min | Oct 30, 2025

Dark Clouds Cover Sky Above Melted Ice Floes in Svalbard - BJ Kirschhoffer
Climate Warming

Can we geoengineer the Arctic? Should we?

Explore the benefits and risks of geoengineering, specifically Solar Radiation Modification (SRM).

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Article | 9 min | Oct 8, 2025

Female Polar Bear Mom Emerges From a Den in Alaska - BJ Kirschhoffer
Policy and Management

What Do Political Changes in the U.S. Mean for Polar Bears?

The fast-paced changes in the U.S. political landscape are already having consequences for polar bears, their habitat, and organizations like Polar Bears International

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Article | 5 min | Jul 15, 2025

2025 Arctic Youth Conference - Wyatt Daley
Policy and Management

Arctic Youth Conference: Q&A with Wyatt Daley

Polar Bears International was honored to support the attendance of a young leader from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, Wyatt Daley. We caught up with Wyatt after he returned home to hear about his experience

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Article | 8 min | Mar 28, 2025

Polar bear jumping between pieces of ice
Climate Warming

The US is again leaving the Paris Agreement. What does that mean for polar bears?

To protect the future of polar bears, and our own, the biggest and most important goal is reducing carbon emissions. The Paris Agreement is an important tool to reduce emissions, but it’s not the only one

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Article | 2 min | Jan 21, 2025

Panelists on stage at the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly - Kieran Mulvaney
Climate Warming

Fiddling While the Arctic Burns

Notes from the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly

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Article | 5 min | Nov 1, 2024

Mother polar bear lying down on ice while 1 yearling cub sits behind.
About Polar Bears

Polar Bear Week Highlights the Annual Polar Bear Gathering on the Frontlines of Climate Change

Polar Bears International encourages people to join the live programming, take climate action, and support polar bear coexistence and research efforts

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Article | 8 min | Oct 21, 2024

Close Up Polar Bear Looking at Camera - Kieran McIver
Climate Warming

It All Comes Back to Sea Ice

A new report details a recent increase in the Southern Hudson Bay polar bear population due to natural variation in sea ice, but scientists warn that this is a short-term gain as long as we continue to burn fossil fuels

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Article | 5 min | Jul 31, 2024

Close up of polar bear cub
About Polar Bears

Polar Bear Specialist Group Updates

Key takeaways from the recent international meeting include recognition of a new subpopulation of polar bears in Greenland and concerns about Nunavut’s harvest ratios

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Article | 7 min | Jul 24, 2024

Overhead view of a polar bear on an ice floe - Horizontal Hero - Kt Miller
Climate Warming

The Supreme Court’s Impact on Polar Bears

In worrisome news for conservation, a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could impact polar bears and climate action in the United States for years and decades to come

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Article | 4 min | Jul 24, 2024

Aerial snapshot of Svalbard from the water with mountains in the background - Harvey Barrison
Education Centre

Polar Bear Safety Measures on Svalbard

A new polar bear safety brochure that can serve as a template for other communities

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Article | 7 min | Jun 26, 2024

Polar bear mom and her twin cubs walking on freezing sea ice - BJ Kirschhoffer
Climate Warming

Prospects for Polar Bears in Hudson Bay

Explore how climate change is affecting Hudson Bay's polar bears, leading to longer hunting seasons without sea ice. Learn why meeting the Paris Agreement's climate goals is crucial for their survival

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Article | 3 min | Jun 13, 2024