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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.
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Russia on Svalbard: Historical Path and Modernity
On October 21, Moscow will host an international conference at the PORA Expert Center on Russia’s presence on Svalbard Organizer: PORA Expert Center. Partner: Arktikugol State Trust.Participants: Russian MFA, RAS institutes, MSU, MGIMO, NArFU and others. Key speakers: Experts will discuss Svalbard’s history, cultural heritage, legal aspects of Russia’s economic activity, and modern research including...
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PORA to operate the international BRICS scientific and expert workshop on municipal and territorial finance
The event shall take place in 2027 with grant support from the A.M. Gorchakov Fund for the Support of Public Diplomacy In 2027, the PORA Expert Center will act as the operator of an international forum platform on municipal and territorial finance in BRICS countries. The Gorchakov Fund will provide a grant for the implementation...
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Territorial Endowments for Long-Term Development of Local Communities at the VII Northern Sustainable Development Forum
PORA representatives highlighted the importance of a long-term approach and further elaboration of mechanisms that will help endowment funds become a sustainable tool for territorial development. During the VII Northern Sustainable Development Forum, held in the first decade of October 2026 in Yakutsk, the PORA Expert Center organized a roundtable on the topic: «Territorial Endowments...
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Pavel Sukhov on Trust in the Professional Expertise of Non-Profit Organisations
Non-profit organisations can provide a foundation for dialogue and help local communities, businesses and government jointly shape decisions that determine the future of their regions Pavel Sukhov, Deputy Director General for Information Policy at PORA, spoke about the role of non-profit organisations as strategic partners of government and business in sustainable regional development during the...
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Eco-Trail at Olor Waterfall and Arctic School Win Awards for Leading Social and Environmental Projects
Arctic School was recognised as one of Russia’s Best Social Projects of 2026, while a new eco-trail on the Putorana Plateau won in the Ecology, Energy and Resource Conservation category Arctic School was named one of Russia’s Best Social Projects of 2026, while a new eco-trail on the Putorana Plateau won in the Ecology, Energy...
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The Fourth Issue of Arctic 2035 for 2026 Marks the Northern Forum’s 35th Anniversary
This special issue brings together research on the Northern Forum’s history, interregional partnerships, and new avenues for international cooperation A special issue of the academic and practice-oriented journal *Arctic 2035: Current Issues, Challenges, Solutions* (No. 4 (28), 2026) has been published to mark the 35th anniversary of the Northern Forum, an international organization that promotes...
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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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