Description

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 the Arctic Council
• Morten Høglund: Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials of the Arctic Council;
• Sam Tan: Special Envoy for Arctic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore.

The panel and following Q&A with the audience are moderated by Henry Burgess, Head of the NERC Arctic Office at the British Antarctic Survey and President of the International Arctic Science Committee.

This event originally took place at the 2024 Arctic Circle Berlin Forum.

Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.

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