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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · 2d

What if you woke up and your home was gone? 🏚️

As sea ice melts, southern species are pushed north. These newcomers outcompete Arctic wildlife.

On #WorldHabitatDay, we’re reminded that protecting habitats means protecting species. ❄️🐻‍❄️

👉 Follow us to learn more.
@polarbearsinternational.org

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · 4d

What connects tiny algae to mighty polar bears? ❄️🐻‍❄️

On #WorldAnimalDay, we’re reminded that protecting wildlife means protecting the ecosystems that sustain them.

Follow our new series unpacking why sea ice matters — share this to give Arctic wildlife a voice today.

@polarbearsinternational.org

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · 7d

The European Environment Agency reports that while Europe has cut emissions, improved air quality, and expanded renewables, the environment remains critical.

Small steps aren’t enough protecting Europe’s environment is an investment in health and resilience, not a cost.

#EUGreenDeal #EUClimate

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · 9d

Pakistan is facing one of its most severe climate disasters.

Extreme monsoon rains have caused rivers to surge record levels, destroying crops and threatening the livelihoods of millions.

Read the full alert in our bio ☝️

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · 12d

⚠️ Within the span of 24 hours, Bali was hit by 385 mm of rainfall — the heaviest downpour seen in a decade. ⚠️

Polar ice melt accelerates ocean warming, which fuels heavier tropical rains and intensifies flooding. Inaction is not an option.

Read the alert in our bio ☝️

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · 13d

🌍✨ Throwback to 2021 — our Make Our Earth Cool Again livestream, when @andygrammer reminded us to never give up on the climate fight. 💪🎶

His words still ring true today: hope and action go hand in hand. Together, we can build a cooler, safer future. 💚

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · 16d

In 2024, climate disasters disrupted school for 242 million students. When schools close, kids lose safety and opportunity — and girls face the greatest risks. Strong education helps children adapt and prepares the next generation to fight climate change.

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · 19d

The Arctic just hit its annual sea ice extent minimum: 4.60 million km² — the 10th lowest ever recorded.

But here’s what the headline doesn’t tell you:
What happens when the Arctic can no longer protect the planet?

👉 Read the full update via the link in bio to uncover what this means for you.

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · 21d

The latest Copernicus report shows monthly trends from August 2025 reveals sea ice shrinking far below average in the Arctic and Antarctic.

These changes don’t stay at the poles- they drive shifts in global weather, ocean health, and food security.

👉 Read the full alert via the link in our bio!

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · 22d

🔥 Summer 2025: A New Climate Reality

Europe faced record-breaking heat: the UK’s 2nd-warmest June, Spain’s deadliest August heatwave, and France’s longest heatwave since 2003.

Scientists warn this is our new climate baseline.

👉 Read the full alert (also in French & Spanish) via the link in bio!

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · 26d

🌍 Climate change is making storms in Southeast Asia stronger and more destructive.

In August, Typhoon Kajiki struck Vietnam with winds up to 133 km/h, causing mass evacuations, flooding, and damage to homes, schools, and infrastructure.

📖 Read the full story on the GCRP- link in bio.

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · 28d

The Arctic is warming 4x faster than the rest of the planet — and it’s not just about ice.

Melting permafrost and shifting ecosystems are creating new health risks, from unsafe water to the spread of ticks and ancient diseases.

👉 Act on climate now. Link in bio.

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · Sep 8

“The weather doesn’t speak our language anymore"".

Sabina shares how shifting seasons, smaller harvests, and rising food costs are reshaping daily life in her community. 🌾

🔗 Read her story via the link in bio!

Have a story to tell? We’d love to hear it — submit yours today.

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · Sep 5

🌍 Typhoon Kajiki hit Vietnam in August with winds up to 133 km/h — forcing evacuations, flooding homes & schools. Fewer weak storms but stronger ones are rising with climate change.

📖 Full Alert on the Global Climate Risks Platform: tinyurl.com/3kndj8c5

#ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather #Vietnam

Typhoon Kajiki Slams Vietnam | Global Climate Risks

Typhoon Kajiki struck central Vietnam in August 2025, displacing 600,000 people and causing widespread flooding and damage. Learn how climate change is increasing storm intensity and putting Vietnam a...

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · Sep 3

🌍 You can shut down a site, but not science. When climate.gov went offline, the community launched @climate.us to keep vital climate knowledge free and accessible. A win for resilience. #WithScienceWeWin

#ClimateAction #ScienceForAll

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · Sep 2

🌪️ Hurricane Erin went from storm to Cat 5 in just 24 hours — 160 mph winds powered by hotter oceans & shrinking polar ice. Rising seas and rapid intensification put millions at risk. 🌍 Erin is a glimpse of the dangerous future of unchecked climate change.

🔗 globalclimaterisks.org/insights/blo...

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · Aug 29

💧 In Karimama, Benin, drought is daily life. Ali, a 22-yr-old Peulh herder, faces empty pastures & lost animals as Arctic warming disrupts rains. Yet his community adapts with wells, trees & shared water. 🌍 Read his story: tinyurl.com/49tcp9cx

Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · Aug 27

🧊 Arctic sea ice slowdown?

Ice hasn’t shrunk much since 2005 — but it’s still half the 1980s size. This pause is natural variation, not recovery. The Arctic is warming 4x faster than the global avg.

📉 Loss could soon accelerate fast.

🔗 Read Dr. @jamesgrecian.com's take: tinyurl.com/bdd8wmh6

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · Aug 26

Nearly 9 in 10 people in India already feel climate impacts 🌍
From deadly heatwaves to disrupted monsoons. With most of the country in extreme heat danger zones and fewer resources to adapt, vulnerable communities face the greatest risks. Clean energy is the only way forward. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3rrepwn4

Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · Aug 21

"The Earth’s KPIs matter for your business" 🌍📈

Ignore Earth’s limits, and you plan for a future that doesn’t exist.

A new paper by Gail Whiteman, Amanda Williams & Paolo Perego shows how Earth System Boundaries (ESBs) can future-proof sustainability strategies.

Read here: tinyurl.com/yc3xysr2

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · Aug 20

⚠️ On August 5, a cloudburst tore through Dharali, Uttarakhand — leaving over 100 missing and destroying homes, roads, and power lines. Scientists warn that glacier melt and extreme rain are turning the Hindu Kush Himalaya into a hotspot for deadly disasters.

🔗 tinyurl.com/48bcm5n8

Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · Aug 20

🌍 We’re Hiring!

Arctic Basecamp is looking for a Digital Marketing Intern in Rotterdam (3–6 months, 20–40 hrs/week, starting September).

Gain experience in social media & communications while helping bring Arctic science into decision-making.

👉 Apply: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...

Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · Aug 19

Scandinavia just faced one of its most extreme heatwaves, with Finland recording 22 days above 30°C.

Former Arctic Basecamp colleague Maja Vahlberg of the Red Cross Climate Centre warns that local infrastructure is not built to withstand such heat.

Read more: tinyurl.com/pvu7vd98

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · Aug 18

🌍 Climate deniers can deny climate change — but they can’t deny its associated insurance costs.

A study by Keys & Mulder projects says that by 2053, the most climate-exposed 5% of US households could face annual increases of over $700 in their insurance premiums.

Follow us for more climate news!

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Arctic Basecamp @arcticbasecamp.org · Aug 15

⏳ Last Call to Join the Arctic Basecamp Ambassador Programme 2026!

Meet Sofia- a Brazilian PhD researcher in environmental systems who joined us at the WEF in Davos this year*.

📍 Apply by August 17th, 2025.
tinyurl.com/3j2mhxm6

*Attendance at major events subject to funding.