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The Arctic Circle Podcast brings together voices from the growing international community dedicated to the future of the Arctic and our planet. This podcast showcases a collection of inspiring and informative speeches, sessions, and dialogues from heads of state, government officials, ministers, parliamentarians, experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, indigenous representatives, environmentalists, students, activists, and other Arctic enthusiasts.

Explore topics such as climate change, geopolitics, indigenous affairs, business, energy, shipping, ocean health, and societal issues.Topics include Climate change, Geopolitics, Indigenous Affairs, Business, Energy, Shipping, Oceans and Societal Issues.

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In this episode we listen to four distinguished experts exchange views on and discuss cooperation opportunities linked to Arctic Marine Conservation efforts and ArcNet – an Arctic Ocean Network of Priority Areas for Conservation. The experts are:Martin Sommerkorn, Head of Conservation WWF Arctic ProgrammeLauren Devine, Director, Ecosystem Conservation Office at Aleut Community of St. Paul IslandBarnie Aggark, Senior Executive Director from Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, CanadaLauren ...
In this episode we listen to members of the Arctic Circle Mission Council on Global Arctic, discuss the role of international, functional cooperation as means to increase security of the Arctic region. The discussants are:Prof. Lassi Heininen, Chair of the GlobalArctic Mission Council and Professor Emeritus at the University of LaplandDr. Heather Exner-Pirot, Managing Editor of Arctic Yearbook and member of the GlobalArctic Mission Council.The dialogue originally took place as the first ...
Polar Dialogue

Polar Dialogue

2024-06-1140:00

In this episode, we will look into the next steps and recommendations for advancing polar cooperation and dialogue, building on the momentum from the One Planet - Polar Summit in Paris and the Polar Symposium in Monaco.Our panelists include:Pascal Lamy: Vice-President of the Paris Peace Forum and former Director-General of the World Trade Organization (2005-2013)Frederik Paulsen: Chair of the Board of the University of the ArcticAntje Boetius: Director of the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholt...
In this episode, we will explore and discuss the scientific contributions of Arctic Council Observers.Our panelists include:Gabriela Schaepman-Strub: Swiss Observer Representative to the Conservation of the Arctic Flora and Fauna Working Group of the Arctic Council; Volker Rachold: Head of the German Arctic Office at the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research;Annette Scheepstra: Dutch Observer Representative to the Sustainable Development Working Group of...
You’re listening to the Arctic Circle Podcast, in this episode we listen to a panel of experts discussing Critical Minerals in the Arctic.Panelists are:Karen Hanghøj, Director, British Geological SurveyJosephine Nymand, Director, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources & Chair, Greenland Research CouncilØystein Rushfeldt, CEO, Nussir ASAThe panel is moderated by Jane Francis, Director, British Antarctic Survey.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembl...
In this episode we listen to short presentations from various partners to the Historic Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement.Panelists are:David A. Balton, Ambassador; Executive Director, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, USANadia Bouffard, Director General, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, CanadaAntje Boetius, Director of the Alfred Wegener InsituteGao Feng, Special Representative for Arctic Affairs, ChinaAlan Haynie, General Secr...
In this episode we listen to representatives of five Asian countries discuss the lessons from the past 10 years of Asian participation in the Arctic.Panelists are:GAO FENG, Special Representative for Arctic Affairs, ChinaTAKEWAKA KEIZO, Ambassador for Arctic Affairs, JapanREAR ADMIRAL MONTY KHANNA (Retd), Joint Secretary, National Security Council Secretariat, IndiaPARK CHONG-SUK, Ambassador for Arctic Affairs, KoreaSAM TAN, Special Envoy for Arctic Affairs, SingaporeThe panel is moderated by...
In this episode we listen to five experts discuss Arctic Science Diplomacy.Panelists are:Mark Myers, Director, US Geological Survey; Commissioner, U.S. Arctic Research Commission Victoria Qutuuq Bushman, Environment and Climate Advisor, Inuit Circumpolar Council; Indigenous Fellow, International Arctic Science Committee (IASC)Melody Brown Burkins, Director, Arctic Center, Dartmouth College, USA Henry Burgess, President, International Arctic Science Committee (IASC); Head, NERC Arcti...
Panelists are:H.E. Gillian Martin, Minister for Energy and the Environment, The Scottish GovernmentTove Søvndal Gant, Head of the Greenlandic Representation in ReykjavikFrank Yu, Global Vice President of Envision Energy and Head of Envision HydrogenTryggvi Þór Herbertsson, Head of Hydrogen Strategy and Partnership, Qair GroupThe panel is moderated by Össur Skarphéðinsson, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperatio...
Security and Defense

Security and Defense

2024-02-2135:54

In this episode we listen to a dialogue on Security and Defense, with four experts in the field. Panelists are:Iris Ferguson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Arctic and Global Resilience, United StatesLouise Calais, Ambassador for Arctic Affairs, SwedenInga Nyhamar, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NorwayPetteri Vuorimäki, Ambassador for Arctic and Antarctic Affairs & Senior Arctic Official of FinlandThe panel is moderated by Matthew Hickey, Associate Director, Ted Stevens Cent...
In this episode we listen to a dialogue with three Mãori representatives discussing Climate Change and our shared future. Opening remarks are provided by Andé Küüsvek, CEO, Nordic Investment Bank.Panelists are:Aperahama Edwards, Ambassador, Hinemoana Halo Initiative, Ngāti Wai, New ZealandLisa Tumahai, Chairperson, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, New ZealandMere Takoko, Vice President, Conservation International Aotearoa, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, New ZealandThe panel is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar ...
In this episode we listen to a dialogue between three financial experts, discussing the future of Arctic Investment. Opening remarks are provided by André Küüsvek, CEO, Nordic Investment Bank.Panelists are:André Küüsvek, CEO Nordic Investment Bank (NIB)Iða Brá Benediktsdóttir, Deputy CEO Arion BankHugh Short, Co-Founder, Chairman/CEO Pt CapitalThe panel is moderated by Danielle Bochove, Toronto Bureau Chief & Senior Reporter for the Arctic, Bloomberg NewsThis event originally took p...
In this episode we listen to a dialogue between five leaders of Indigenous Organizations. Opening remarks are provided by Sara Olsvig, International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council.Panelists are:Sara Olsvig, International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar CouncilEdward Alexander, Director and Co-Chair, Gwich’in Council InternationalChief Bill Erasmus, Arctic Athabaskan CouncilJessica Veldstra, Executive Director, Aleut International AssociationTonje Johansen, Sami CouncilThe panel is moderated by Óla...
In this episode we listen to a dialogue between three distinguished Climate Ministers.Panelists are:H.E. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, Minister for the Environment, Energy, and Climate, Iceland H.E. Gillian Martin, Minister for Energy and the Environment, Scotland H.E. Mariam Bent Mohammed Saeed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, the United Arab EmiratesThe panel took place following the speech and dialogue with Minister Almeiri and is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímss...
In this episode we listen to a discussion on the Paris Summit: One Planet and the Poles.Opening remarks are provided by Olivier Poivre d'Arvor, Ambassador for Polar and Maritime Issues, Republic of France.Panelists are:Miriam Jackson, Programme Coordinator, Cryosphere Initiative, ICIMODAntje Boetius, Director, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Germany Jerome Chappellaz, Research Director, Centre National de Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), France; Pr...
In this episode we listen to a discussion on geothermal energy as the solution for the heating and cooling of cities. The Speakers are:H.E. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate, Iceland; Chairman of Arctic Council 2019-2021Haukur Harðarson, Chairman and Founder, Arctic Green EnergyEiríkur Bragason, COO Arctic Green EnergyCharlotte Zhao, CFO Arctic Green Energy – BeijingThe panel is moderated by Sigurður Atli Jónsson, CEO, of Arctic Green Energy.This ev...
In this episode we listen to science and research leaders discuss opportunities for UK contributions to Arctic research. Opening remarks are provided by Ambassador Julia Longbottom of the British Embassy in Tokyo.The Panelists are:Henry Burgess, Head, UK Arctic Office, British Antarctic SurveyKelly Hogan, British Antarctic SurveyAlix Rommel, University of St AndrewsJeremy Wilkinson, British Antarctic SurveyTakashi Kikuchi, Director, Institute of Arctic Climate and Environment Research, J...
In this episode we listen to leading academics discuss the role of expert knowledge in governance and diplomacy in the Arctic. The speakers are:Merje Kuus, Professor, University of British Columbia.Yang Jian, Vice-President, Shanghai Institute for International Studies.Heather Nicol, Professor, Trent University.Lassi Heininen, Professor, The Arctic Yearbook.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum and was organized by: the UArctic Thematic Network on Geopoli...
In this episode we listen to leading researchers discuss the cryosphere as a link between the Arctic and the Third Pole. The speakers are:Kamrul Hossain, Research Professor, NIEM, Arctic Centre, University of LaplandFu-Kuo Liu, Professor & Director, Centre for Security Studies, National Chengchi UniversityAlbert van Wijngaarden, Visiting Researcher, Arctic Centre, University of LaplandAileen Aseron Espiritu, Researcher & Network leader, The Arctic University of NorwayThis event o...
In this episode we listen to a discussion on Asian-Nordic collaboration in the Arctic.The speakers are:Aileen Aseron Espiritu, Researcher & Network leader, The Arctic University of NorwayJacob Isbosethsen, Head of Representation in Beijing, Government of GreenlandKristín Ingvarsdóttir, Assistant Professor, University of IcelandMarc Lanteigne, Associate Professor, UiT The Arctic University of NorwayWrenn Yennie Lindgren, Senior Research Fellow, NUPI, The Norwegian Institute of Internationa...
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