Coveney says the countries share a commitment to global action on justice, conflict prevention and multilateralism

Cautious engagement – supping with a long spoon – is about as good as it will get

Antony Blinken tells Sergei Lavrov Washington seeks ‘stable relationship’ with Moscow

Ireland’s application for observer status in the Arctic Council reflects an extension of foreign policy and a direct interest in the melting Arctic ice

Investment reflects US determination to check Russian and Chinese power in Arctic

Former US secretary of state leading global effort to halt decline of marine environment

Knowledge of animals, insects, agricultural techniques and weather patterns is honed from interaction with nature passed down through generations