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Founded in 2017, the Project Office for Arctic Development is an independent think tank dedicated to interdisciplinary research fostering sustainable growth across the Arctic.
By leveraging its extensive network of experts, data resources, and partnerships, PORA plays a pivotal role in informing policy decisions and shaping the future of the North.
PORA facilitates collaborations between businesses, researchers, and governmental institutions, contributing to the development of environmentally responsible policies, generating breakthrough solutions and bolstering international cooperation in the Arctic.
News and commentary
Olga Buch: Why Norilsk Nickel is Moving Palladium Production from Norilsk to the Murmansk Region
The decision will improve metal recovery, accelerate production processes, and reduce costs; optimizing the production chain will strengthen Russia’s position as a strategic player in the global palladium market Norilsk Nickel is restructuring its precious metals production chain. Starting in July 2026, the processing of intermediate products will be transferred from the Norilsk Copper Plant...
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Andrei Trenin: «India Discovers Russian Rare Earth Metals»
For India, entering Russia is a continuation of its consistent policy of diversifying REE supplies and reducing dependence on China The authorities of Yakutia expect to make progress soon on developing the Tomtor rare earth metals (REM) deposit, possibly in cooperation with diamond miner ALROSA, the region’s head Aisen Nikolayev said at a meeting with...
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Project Office for Arctic Development Presents Atlas of Municipal Finance
The project, which brings together best international practices in municipal finance, is intended for Russian public administrators The Project Office for Arctic Development (PORA) presents the Atlas of Municipal Finance. The project brings together the results of a large-scale study of global practices in financing local development and is intended for municipal heads, regional administrators,...
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Irina Strelnikova: On South Korea’s Interests in the Arctic
The Northern Sea Route for Seoul is a tool for enhancing competitiveness, a factor in fleet modernization, and a guarantee that the country will remain a key link in global trade amid a changing climate In May 2026, South Korea adopted a special law regulating the country’s participation in the development of the Northern Sea...
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Interview – Alexey Fadeev
«The EU’s decision to completely ban the purchase and import of Russian gas is a challenge not only for Russia, but for Europe itself» For now, supplies of Yamal gas allow European countries to avoid significant financial losses from purchasing expensive American LNG at spot prices According to unofficial but corroborated data from various sources,...
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Maksim Dankin: Monetizing Carbon Regulation
The Arctic Carbon Registry could become Russia’s response to the risks of multibillion-euro losses resulting from the introduction of the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) The online publication Expert – North-West has published a column by Maksim Dankin, Director General of the Project Office for Arctic Development. In the article, the head of the...
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Research
Index of Sustainable Development and Quality of Life in Small Arctic Settlements
The research focuses on identifying territorial disparities in quality of life, infrastructure provision, access to basic services, and socio-economic opportunities at the level of individual settlements.
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Inequality of Arctic Regions. Part II: The Redistributive Role of Tax Administration
The analysis is based on open data on tax revenues and their allocation within the budgetary system of the Russian Federation for the period 2013–2023.
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Polar index
The Polar Index is a long-term analytical initiative jointly developed by PORA and the Faculty of Economics at Lomonosov Moscow State University.
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Local Funding Lab
An interactive knowledge platform that brings together global best practices, tools, and financing mechanisms to help local authorities identify, compare, and apply effective funding solutions for municipal projects.
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Ethnological Impact Assessment
The project combined field research, stakeholder consultations, and analysis of traditional land use and livelihood practices, with active participation from community representatives and subject-matter experts.
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Strategic Planning Support for Russian Arctic Policy Documents
PORA regularly provides assistance to government bodies responsible for Arctic affairs, including, inter alia, support for strategic planning.
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The Index offers an analytical foundation for identifying territorial disparities, risk areas, and growth points, and for informing the design of targeted support measures.
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Annual Comprehensive Sociological Survey of Arctic Residents
It establishes a time-comparable empirical basis for analyzing migration intentions, social well-being, and public expectations among Arctic residents.
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Dankin
Serova
Maria
Lagutina
Tsygankov
Vorotnikov
Kuznetsov
Anurag
Bisen
Alexander
Pilyasov
Andrey
Krivorotov
Bipandeep
Sharma
Raj
Kumar
Sharma
Sulagna
Chattopadhyay
Bhardwaj
Lysenko
Belukhin
Dankin
Serova
Maria
Lagutina
Tsygankov
Vorotnikov
Kuznetsov
Anurag
Bisen
Alexander
Pilyasov
Andrey
Krivorotov
Bipandeep
Sharma
Raj
Kumar
Sharma
Sulagna
Chattopadhyay
Bhardwaj
Lysenko
Belukhin
