Canada's Governor General Mary Simon is undertaking a historic visit to Greenland from February 4 to 7, 2026, to open the first Canadian consulate in Nuuk. The visit aims to reinforce cultural bonds between Inuit communities and enhance Canada's Arctic engagement, marking the first such visit since 1982.
The European Union Commission plans to more than double its financial support to Greenland, increasing aid from €225 million to approximately €530 million for the 2028-2034 budget period. This significant investment underscores Greenland's growing geopolitical importance in the Arctic and its role in securing critical raw materials for Europe.
Residents and officials in Greenland voiced anger and disappointment following reports of a 'framework deal' between the US and NATO regarding their territory, emphasizing that decisions about Greenland must involve Greenlandic authorities directly. The deal reportedly concerns military presence and mineral rights.
European NATO allies have deployed military personnel to Greenland for 'Operation Arctic Endurance,' a Danish-led exercise in January 2026. The training aims to enhance Arctic security and demonstrate commitment to Greenland's sovereignty, following renewed US interest in acquiring the island and threats of tariffs.
Republican Congressman Randy Fine of Florida has introduced legislation, the 'Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act,' in the U.S. Congress. The bill aims to authorize the U.S. President to negotiate with Denmark for the acquisition of Greenland and pave the way for its admission as a U.S. state, citing critical national security interests in the Arctic region.
The Trump administration has reiterated its interest in acquiring Greenland, citing national security, strategic Arctic importance, and access to critical minerals. The renewed push, which began in late 2024 and intensified into early 2026, has been met with firm rejections from both Greenlandic and Danish authorities, who maintain the island is 'not for sale.'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, in her New Year's address, firmly rejected renewed US attempts to acquire Greenland, denouncing 'threats, pressure, and condescending talk' from a 'closest ally'. The statement follows US President Donald Trump's re-election and the appointment of a special envoy for Greenland acquisition.
Scientists have uncovered the world's deepest known gas hydrate cold seep, named the Freya Hydrate Mounds, off Greenland at a staggering depth of 3,640 meters. This newly discovered ecosystem on the Molloy Ridge in the Greenland Sea hosts diverse life forms thriving without sunlight, with findings published in Nature Communications.
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has publicly reiterated Canada's unwavering support for Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland. This affirmation comes in response to renewed discussions from the United States regarding the potential annexation of the autonomous Danish territory, a topic previously raised by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
New research has uncovered compelling evidence of cosmic 'touchdown airbursts' in deep-sea cores from Baffin Bay, off Greenland. These findings, linked to the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis, suggest that cometary fragments exploded above Earth approximately 12,800 years ago, potentially triggering a global cooling event and significant environmental changes.
Groundbreaking research led by the University of Ottawa reveals that variations in Earth's mantle temperature beneath Greenland significantly contribute to the uneven melting of its ice sheet. This discovery, detailed in new 3D models, enhances understanding of ice-bedrock interactions and improves predictions for future sea level rise.
Greenland is holding its annual meetings with U.S. officials to discuss bilateral ties, occurring as former U.S. President Donald Trump has revived discussions about a potential U.S. takeover of the self-governing island. The talks aim to strengthen cooperation despite recent geopolitical tensions.
Billionaire Ronald Lauder, a known ally of Donald Trump, has acquired ownership stakes in several Greenlandic companies through Greenland Development Partners. These investments include Greenland Investment Group, which is pursuing a significant hydropower project at Lake Tasersiaq, and Greenland Water Bank, a bottled water enterprise. The move draws attention due to Lauder's past suggestion to Trump about purchasing Greenland.
A massive landslide in East Greenland's Dickson Fjord on September 16, 2023, triggered by melting glaciers, caused a mega-tsunami and a mysterious global seismic hum that resonated for nine days. Scientists initially dubbed the phenomenon an 'Unidentified Seismic Object' before linking it to climate change.
Greenland has launched two 'Plastic in a Bottle' capsules in Baffin Bay as part of an Arctic Council initiative. These GPS-equipped devices will track marine plastic pollution, aiming to understand its movement in the Arctic and raise awareness about environmental impact. The project involves local communities and international collaboration.
Denmark's Foreign Ministry has implemented a 'night watch' system to monitor statements from Donald Trump regarding Greenland. This initiative, operating from 5 PM to 7 AM daily, aims to manage diplomatic responses following past tensions over Trump's renewed interest in acquiring the Arctic territory, which was firmly rejected by both Danish and Greenlandic officials.
Scientists are intensifying studies on Greenland's accelerating ice melt and its critical influence on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a key ocean current. Research indicates that freshwater influx could significantly alter global weather patterns, leading to colder European winters and rising sea levels.
Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt and the Japanese Sasakawa Peace Foundation's President Atsushi Sunami signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on November 14, 2025, in Nuuk. This agreement aims to initiate joint peace research in the Arctic, with Greenland aspiring to become a central hub for peace and sustainable development in the region.
An international group of scientists is opposing a joint Canada-US proposal to downgrade the peregrine falcon's protection status under CITES from Appendix I to Appendix II. Concerns include incomplete population data, recent declines, and the potential for increased illegal trade, particularly affecting migratory birds like those in Greenland. The proposal faces a vote at the upcoming CITES Conference of the Parties in Uzbekistan.
A new documentary, 'The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice,' highlights Utah State University's Luminescence Lab and its pivotal role in analyzing sediment from the Cold War-era Camp Century beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet. The research reveals Greenland was ice-free 400,000 years ago, offering critical insights into climate change and future sea-level rise.
