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Swedish photographer Cecilia Blomdahl moved to Svalbard in 2015 to live a life in the Arctic Circle .

The Norwegian archipelago is the site of the world’s northernmost permanent settlements.

About 2,500 residents live in the region, with polar bears and reindeers roaming the streets.

Polar night runs from mid-November to the end of January , when the sun doesn’t rise above the horizon.

Longyearbyen is warming six times faster than the global average, studies suggest.

Thawing permafrost and rising sea levels threaten the local economy and infrastructure.

In Svalbard , people report a high level of satisfaction with their lives despite environmental challenges, but the complications of climate issues can leave some feeling disempowered.

As for Blomdahl , her positive mindset steers her away from dwelling on uncertainty or concern.