AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSubsea Connectivity: Iceland’s planned Auður cable will land at Meðalland on the south coast and Irvine Bay in Scotland, adding a data route between Iceland and Europe. Surveys are scheduled for summer 2027, with service expected around 2029–30. Earth Science: Researchers used computer simulations and hydrogen measurements from volcanic rocks in Iceland and Baffin Island to suggest Earth’s core has been leaking ancient material for billions of years. Arctic Policy: The EU’s new strategy puts security and infrastructure at the centre, proposing stronger protection for undersea cables and support for a secure cable to Greenland. Iceland’s place in Europe’s single market gives it a stake in the region’s connectivity and resilience. Research Cooperation: At Reykjavík’s Arctic Circle Assembly, Japanese researchers highlighted growing scientific collaboration with Iceland and the role of science diplomacy in Arctic research.
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