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The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Future of Arctic Science CollaborationIn this episode we listen to a panel on Arctic science collaboration.The Panelists are:Larry Hinzman, Executive Director, Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee; Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Former President, of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), USAKatarina Gårdfeldt, Director General, Swedish Polar Research SecretariatÁgúst Hjörtur Ingþórsson, Director General, Icelandic Centre for ResearchHiroyuki ENOMOTO, Vice Director-General, National Institute for Polar Research, JapanHyoung Chul SHIN, Vice President, Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) Jian YANG, Vice-President, Shanghai Institute for International Studies, ChinaThe Panel is followed by a Q&A with the aud...
2023-07-0349 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastContributions of Observer States to the Future of the Arctic CouncilIn this episode we listen to a panel on the interests and contributions of Observer States of the Arctic Council. The Panelists are: Ambassador Keizo TAKEWAKA, Ambassador for International Economic Affairs and Arctic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, TokyoAmbassador Youngki HONG, Republic of Korea Arctic Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign AffairsEvan T. BLOOM, Senior Fellow, the Wilson Center Polar Institute; Former Senior U.S. Diplomat in Charge of Polar AffairsAmbassador Feng GAO, Special Representative for Arctic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of ChinaAmbassador Sam TAN, Special Envoy for Arctic Affairs of Singapore, Ministry of Fo...
2023-06-281h 00
The Arctic Circle PodcastDeveloping the Arctic EcononmyIn this episode we listen to a panel on economic opportunities in the Arctic, with emphasis on the Asian perspective.The Panelists are:Mead Treadwell, Chair, US Arctic Research Commission, in 2006-2010; Lt. Governor of Alaska, 2010-2014; Chairman/CEO, Qilak LNG; Board Member, Pt Capital.Natsuhiko OTSUKA, Professor, Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University, JapanShoko NIREKI, Chairman, Icelandic Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ICCJ)The Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is chaired by Mads Frederiksen, Executive Director of the Arctic Economic Council.This event originally took place at...
2023-06-2640 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastIndigenous Knowledge in a Melting ArcticIn this episode we hear from experts on the role of Indigenous knowledge, in the discussions on climate change in the Arctic.The Panelists are:Qivioq Løvstrøm, Assistant Professor of Culture and Social History, Ilisimatusarfik/University of GreenlandMia OTOKIAK, Technical Advisor, at the Nunavut Impact Review Board, in Canada.The Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is chaired by the Honorable Aaja Chemnitz, Member of the Danish Parliament, Inuit Ataqatigiit; and the Chair of Arctic Parliamentarians.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and co...
2023-06-2131 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastGlobal Consequences of Melting Arctic IceIn this episode we listen to a discussion on how the melting Arctic ice has consequences for the rest of the world.Panelists in this session are:H.E. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate, Iceland; Chairman of the Arctic Council 2019-2021.Hiroyuki ENOMOTO, Vice Director-General, National Institute for Polar Research, JapanThe Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is chaired by Volker Rachold, Head of the German Arctic Office, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research, Germany.This event...
2023-06-1933 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastDialogue on the Arctic: Japan, China, KoreaIn this episode we listen to a dialogue between the Arctic Ambassadors of Japan, China and Korea as they discuss their countries role in the Arctic. They are:Ambassador Keizo Takewaka, Ambassador for International Economic Affairs and Arctic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, JapanAmbassador Feng Gao, Special Representative for Arctic Affairs of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of ChinaAmbassador Youngki Hong, Arctic Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of KoreaThe Panel includes a Q&A with the audience moderated by Hide Sakaguchi, President of the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI), Executive Director of t...
2023-04-2637 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastCollaboration Across Borders and BoundariesIn this episode we listen to five experts discuss collaboration accross borders and boundaries.The Scientists are:Ashok Kumar Byanju Shrestha, Mayor of Dhulikhel, NepalMadleline Redfern, COO, CanArctic Inuit Networks; Northern Director Arctic360, Iqaluit Nunavut, CanadaCrawford Patkotak, Chairman of the Board, Arctic Regional Slope Corporation, United StatesDavid W. Lamm, Deputy Director, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, United StatesMead Treadwell, Chair of US Arctic Research Commission, 2006-2010; Lt. Governor of Alaska, 2010-2014; Chairman/CEO of Qilak LNG; Board Member, Pt CapitalThe Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience moderated...
2023-04-241h 04
The Arctic Circle PodcastArctic Green Energy – Third Pole Green EnergyIn this episode we listen to four experts discuss Green Energy in the Arctic and in the Himalaya Third Pole Region.The Scientists are:Haukur Harðarson, Chairman and Founder, Arctic Green EnergyAdnan Amin, CEO Emirates Climate Conference - COP28 UAE; Director-General Emeritus, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)Andrew Hall, Chairman, Saxjo Limited; Executive Officer, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, 2017; Member of the Advisory Committee on Energy, ADSWBenedikt Höskuldsson, Special Envoy for Climate and Permanent Representative of Iceland to IRENAThe Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience moderated by Nawal Al Ho...
2023-04-1953 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastScience DiplomacyIn this episode we listen to three experts discuss various aspects of Science Diplomacy in the Arctic and in the Himalaya Third Pole Region.The Experts are:Eyjólfur Guðmundsson, Rector, University of Akureyri, IcelandMarc Lanteigne, Associate Professor, UiT The Arctic University of NorwayRasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen, Nansen Professor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway; University of Akureyri, IcelandThe Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience moderated by Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Abu Dhabi Forum.Arctic Circle is the larg...
2023-04-1756 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Study of Ice: Arctic Science – Third Pole ScienceIn this episode we hear from three scientists discussing the Study of Ice in the Arctic and in the Third Pole – Himalaya Region.The Scientists are:Þorsteinn Þorsteinsson, Glaciologist, Icelandic Meteorological OfficeEklabya Sharma, Senior Fellow-Policy Advisor, ICIMOD; Senior Advisor and Distinguished Fellow, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), IndiaPema Gyamtsho, Director General, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)The Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience moderated by Dagfinnur Sveinbjörnsson, Arctic Circle Emissary on the Third Pole, Climate and the Oceans.This event originally took...
2023-04-1245 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Evolution of Arctic Cooperation: Lessons from the Arctic Circle and other venuesIn this episode we hear from three experts discussing the Evolution of Arctic Cooperation based on lessons learned from the Arctic Circle and other venues.The Experts are:H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman Arctic Circle; President of Iceland 1996-2016Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen, Nansen Professor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway; University of Akureyri, IcelandHide Sakaguchi, President of the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI), Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), JapanPema Gyamtsho, Director General, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)Rupert Robinson, Managing Partner, Seven GlaciersThe Panel is followed by a Q&A with the...
2023-04-101h 07
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Evolution of Arctic Cooperation: Lessons from the Arctic CouncilIn this episode we hear from three experts discussing the Evolution of Arctic Cooperation based on lessons learned from the Arctic Council.The Experts are:Ambassador Einar Gunnarsson, Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials, 2019-2021; Permanent Representative of Iceland in GenevaMadeline Redfern, COO, CanArctic Inuit Networks; Northern Director Arctic360, Iqaluit Nunavut, CanadaMead Treadwell, Chair of US Arctic Research Commission, 2006-2010; Lt. Governor of Alaska, 2010-2014; Chairman/CEO of Qilak LNG; Board Member, Pt CapitalThe Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience moderated by Kathryn Friedman, North American Arctic Policy Advisor, Ted...
2023-04-0540 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Himalayas and the Preservation of the Third PoleIn this episode we listen to four experts discuss the Himalayas and the Preservation of the Third Pole.The Panelists are:Soumitra Das, Chairman and Executive Director, Healthy Climate Initiative, United StatesRituraj Phukan, Founder, Indigenous People's Climate Justice Forum; National Coordinator for Biodiversity, the Climate Reality Project, India; Member, IUCNSubarna Bhattacharyya, Co-Founder and CEO of Climformatics, United StatesThis event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Abu Dhabi Forum and was organized by The Healthy Climate Initiative, USA.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future...
2023-04-0347 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastHelsinki Security ForumIn this episode we learn about the Helsinki Security Forum. First, a speech from H.E. Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iceland, followed by a discussion between:Samu Paukkunen, Deputy Director and Director of Administration, Finnish Institute of InternationalAffairsUrmas Paet, Member of the European Parliament; Chair, EU Parliament Arctic Friendship GroupThe Panel is chaired by Tero Vauraste, Senior BD Advisor ICEYE, Global Fellow Woodrow Wilson Center. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialog...
2023-03-2923 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastArctic Investment Partnerships – Opportunities: Sustainable Progress and TradeIn this episode we listen to four experts discuss Arctic Investment Partnerships and opportunities in sustainable progress and trade. First a keynote from H.E. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, United Arab Emirates followed by panel discussions.The Panelists are:Benedikt Gíslason, CEO Arion Bank, IcelandHugh Short, Co-Founder, Chairman/CEO Pt Capital, AlaskaH.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman Arctic Circle; President of Iceland 1996-2016This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Abu Dhabi Forum.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dia...
2023-03-2757 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastFinding Shackleton’s Endurance: Sea Ice & Floe NavigationIn this episode we hear how earth observation data was used to find Earnest Shackleton‘s Endurance, during the Endurance22 Expedition. An introduction from Shay Strong, VP Analytics, ISEYE is followed by a panel discussion.The Panelists are:Shay Strong, VP Analytics, ICEYELasse Rabenstein, Co-Founder, Drift+NoiseCaptain David (Duke) Snider, CEO and Principal Consultant, Martech Polar ConsultingThe Panel is chaired by Tero Vauraste, Senior BD Advisor ICEYE, Global Fellow Woodrow Wilson Center. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of...
2023-03-2229 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Hindu Kush Himalaya Report and Scientific Perspectives from Himalayan CountriesIn this episode we listen to Pema Gyamtsho, Director General of ICIMOD, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development discuss the role of ICIMOD and the Hindu Kush Himalaya Report. Following his speech representatives from three Himalayan Countries share Scientific Perspectives from their countries.They are:Ganesh Paudel, Joint Secretary and Deputy Director General, Department of Forests and Soil Conservation, Ministry of Forests and Environment, NepalGhulam Muhammad, HKH High-Level Task Force Member; Chairman, the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council Huzur Ali, HKH High-Level Task Force Member; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, Bangladesh...
2023-03-201h 44
The Arctic Circle PodcastCanada's North and the Future of the ArcticIn this episode we listen to Honorable Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories, Canada discuss the changes in Canada‘s Arctic. The Premier‘s speech is followed by a youth panel discussing the future of Canada‘s Arctic.The Youth Panelists are:Alyssa Carpenter, Director, Western Arctic Youth Collective, CanadaJacey Firth-Hagen, Project Coordinator, Western Arctic Youth Collective, CanadaDanielle Wendehorst, Board Secretary, Arctic Youth NetworkThe Panel is chaired by H.E. Whit Fraser, Author, Former Journalist; Founding Chair, Canadian Polar Commission; and Former Executive Director, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. This event originally took place at the 20...
2023-03-1536 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastArctic Circle Abu Dhabi Forum Opening SessionIn this episode we listen to three speeches from the Opening Session of the Arctic Circle Abu Dhabi Forum in January 2023. H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of IcelandH.E. Mariam Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, UAE H.E. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarsson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iceland and Chairman of the Arctic Council from 2019-2021.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 tank...
2023-03-1321 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastHarvard's Arctic InitiativeIn this episode we listen to Douglas Elmendorf, Dean, Harvard Kennedy School; Don K. Price Professor of Public Policy discuss Harvard‘s Arctic Initiative.The dialogue is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.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 govern...
2023-03-0816 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastFlying Zero Carbon Global AviationIn this episode we listen to five experts discuss Flying Zero Carbon Global Aviation.The experts are:Bogi Nils Bogason, CEO IcelandairSandra Karlsen, European GoGreen Head, DHL Global ForwardingJonathan Wood, Vice President Renewable Aviation, NesteKjartan Briem, CEO Isavia ANSLionel Cousseins, Head of ZEROe Market and Airlines, AirbusThe Panel is chaired by Christoph Wolff, CEO, Smart Freight Centre, Honorary Professor Economics & Social Sciences, University of Cologne; Special Advisor Climate Change, Institutional Investor Roundtable, Montreal. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík...
2023-03-0138 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastUK Interests in the ArcticIn this episode we listen to Lord Offord of Garvel, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland and Nick Bridge, UK Foreign Secretary’s Special Representative for Climate Change speak on UK's interests in the Arctic. Following their speeches is a Q&A with the Audience.The Session is chaired by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the...
2023-02-2223 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastIs the Arctic a Hub for Green Hydrogen? In this episode we listen to four experts discussing the rising demand for green hydrogen and the role of heavy industriesThe experts are:Julie Shuttleworth, Leader of Global Growth, Fortescue Future IndustriesHörður Arnarson, CEO The National Power Company of IcelandJohannah Christensen, CEO Global Maritime ForumJonas Moberg, CEO GH2 – The Green Hydrogen StandardThe Panel is chaired by Christoph Wolff, CEO, Smart Freight Centre, Honorary Professor Economics & Social Sciences, University of Cologne; Special Advisor Climate Change, Institutional Investor Roundtable, Montreal. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Icelan...
2023-02-1543 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastUrgent Messages from Global Science LeadersIn this episode we listen to a Urgent Messages from Global Science Leaders and their dialogue with the audience at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, IcelandThe Science Leaders are:Antje Boetius, Director, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, GermanyDame Jane Francis, Director, British Antarctic Survey, United KingdomRoberta Marinelli, Director, Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, United States The Session is chaired by Henry Burgess, President, International Arctic Science Committee (IASC). Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the...
2023-02-0830 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastH.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber – Emerates Climate Conference, COP28In this episode we listen to H.E. Dr. SULTAN AL JABER, President, Emirates Climate Conference - COP28, speak on THE VISION FOR THE EMIRATES CLIMATE CONFERENCE - COP28 taking place in the United Arab Emirates in November 2023. H.E. Dr. Al Jaber also serves as Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology as well as Special Envoy for Climate Change for the United Arab Emerates. This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Abu Dhabi Forum that was part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue a...
2023-02-0609 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Arctic Circle Japan Forum: pre-forum discussionsIn this episode we listen to Atsushi Sunami, President, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan and Keizo Takewaka, Ambassador in Charge of Arctic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, introduce and discuss the upcoming Arctic Circle Japan Forum taking place in Tokyo on the March 4th-6th, 2023. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.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 co...
2023-01-1811 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastGlobal Renewable Energy Transformation: Urban Solutions for The ClimateIn this episode we listen to a panel of experts discuss one of the most urgent challenges of climate change; the heating and cooling of cities. The panelists are: H.E. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarsson, Icelandic Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate, IcelandHaukur Harðarson, Chairman, Arctic Green EnergyErik Knive, CEO Aker HorizonsThe Session is chaired by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. Arctic Circle is the...
2023-01-1135 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe New Arctic Policy of IndiaIn this episode we listen to Rear Admiral (Retd.) Monty Khanna, Assistant Military Advisor, National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), India, and M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, India, introduce and discuss the New Arctic Policy of India.This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.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 d...
2023-01-0919 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastChina and the Arctic: Special Representative for Arctic Affairs, Gao FengIn this episode we listen to Gao Feng, Special Representative for Arctic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China discuss China and the Arctic after the gloabal pandemic. The dialogue is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platf...
2023-01-0429 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastArctic: The View from AsiaIn this episode we listen to a panel of representatives from China, Japan, India and the Republic of Korea discuss the Arctic from the viewpoint of Asia. The representatives are:Gao Feng, Special Representative for Arctic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ChinaKeizo Takewaka, Ambassador in Charge of Arctic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanM. Ravichandran, General Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, IndiaYoungki Hong, Ambassador for Polar Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of KoreaThe Session is moderated by Marie-Anne Coninsx, Former EU Ambassador for the Arctic.This event originally took p...
2023-01-0226 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe New Borgen TV Series on Netflix: Greenland's PerspectiveIn this episode we listen to a panel on the new Netflix series Borgen, taking place in Greenland.The panel members are:Svend Hardenberg, playing Hans Eliassen, Greenlandic Minister of Foreign Affairs and Natural Resources in the Netflix Series.Per Fly, Director of Netflix‘s BorgenA Surprise Guest will join the panel half way through the Session.The panel is chaired by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle...
2022-12-2824 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastBringing Arctic Food to the Table: Arctic Economic Council's Food EventIn this episode we listen to Mads Frederiksen Director of the Arctic Economic Council interviewing three Arctic Chefs discussing Arctic Food and the challenges of introducing Arctic Food to the world. The three Chefs are: Sheila Flaherty, Chef and Entrepreneur, Nunavut, CanadaRúnar Pierre Heriveaux, Head Chef, ÓX Restaurant, IcelandRobert Kinneen, Tlingit, Outreach Director, NATIFS- North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, USA This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland and was a part of a larger Food Event taking place at the Assembly, hosted...
2022-12-2144 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastEncouraging Bold Climate Action: The Arctic Basecamp ModelIn this episode we listen to a panel hosted by Arctic Basecamp on Encouraging Bold Climate Action. The panelists are:Gail Whiteman, Founder, of Arctic Basecamp; and Professor of Sustainability, at the University of Exeter's Business SchoolGill Einhorn, Head, of Innovation and Transformation, at the Centre for Nature and Climate, at the World Economic ForumJan-Gunnar Winther, Director of the Center for the Ocean and the Arctic and Specialist Director at the Norwegian Polar InstituteThis event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. Arctic Circle is the largest net...
2022-12-1927 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastArchbishop Musa Filipus speaks on Christianity and Climate ChangeIn this episode we listen to Musa Filipus, Archbishop of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, LCCN; President, Lutheran World Federation (LWF) discuss Christianity and Climate Change.The dialogue is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platf...
2022-12-1418 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastGender Equality and Diversity in Arctic LeadershipIn this episode we listen to a panel of leaders from Arctic Governments discuss Gender Equality and Diversity in Arctic Leadership. The leaders are:H.E. Rt Hon. Mary Simon, Governor General of CanadaH.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of IcelandH.E. Naaja H. Nathanielsen, Minister of Finance and Gender Equality, Government of GreeenlandThe Session is moderated by Patricia Johnson Castle, Youth Representative, Jane Glassco Northern Fellows.This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of inte...
2022-12-1239 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastScottish involvement in the Arctic for the past 6 years: H.E. Angus Robertson, External Affairs SecretaryIn this episode we listen H.E. Angus Robertson, External Affairs Secretary, Scottish Government discusses how Scotland has strengthened their Arctic involvement in the past 6 years.The dialogue is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with part...
2022-12-0716 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastHow does the Arctic Affect Singapore? H.E. Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State, SingaporeIn this episode we listen H.E. Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Development, Singapore, discuss how changes in the Arctic affects Singapore and how Singapore is involved in the Arctic. The dialogue is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and coope...
2022-12-0512 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe New Arctic Policy of the Faroe IslandsIn this episode we listen H.E. Jenis av Rana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Culture, introduce the new Arctic Policy of the Faroe Islands. The dialogue is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.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...
2022-11-3012 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe U.S. Arctic VisionIn this episode we listen to Derek Chollet, Counselor of the U.S. Department of State and Lisa Murkowski, United States Senator for Alaska introduce the new Arctic Strategy of the United States. Following the introduction experts from across the U.S. Government will discuss the strategy in further detail and taking questions from the audience. The experts are:Ambassador David Balton, Executive Director, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President, United StatesMike Sfraga, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research CommissionMaxine Burkett, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Fisheries and P...
2022-11-2836 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastEU Arctic Policy and New Dynamics in the ArcticIn this episode we listen H.E. Joseph Borell, EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy and Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General, Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries at the European Commission introduce the EU Arctic Policy. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.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...
2022-11-2311 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastH.E. Múte B. Egede, Prime Minister of Greenland speaks on Greenland at the World StageIn this episode we listen to H.E. Múte B. Egede, Prime Minister of Greenland speak off the role of Greenland on the world stage. The speech is followed by a Q&A from the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. 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...
2022-11-2119 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastH.R.H. Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway Speaks on the Interconnectedness of the ArcticYou‘re listening to the Arctic Circle Podcast. In this episode we listen to H.R.H. Haakon, the Crown Prince of Norway address the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.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 glo...
2022-11-1611 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastH.E. Alar Karis, President of Estonia speaks on Climate Change, Estonia and Hard SecurityIn this episode we listen to H.E. Alar Karis, President of Estonia speak on the escalation of climate change, the role of Estonia in the Arctic and how hard security is affecting region. The speech is followed by a Q&A from the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic pla...
2022-11-1421 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastSara Olsvig International Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar CouncilIn this episode we listen to Sara Olsvig, International Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council speak on the importance of Indigenous involvement in Arctic discussion and decision-making. The speech is followed by a Q&A from the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. 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, univ...
2022-11-0915 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastInuit Strength and Peace - Pertujaassuseq EqqisseqatigiinnerluIn this episode we listen to leaders of the Inuit Circumpolar Council discuss the mandate of Inuit Circumpolar Council for the next 4 years including the importance of Indigenous participation in Arctic Governance. The five leaders are:· Sara Olsvig, International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council· Lisa Koperqualuk, President of ICC Canada· Kuupik V. Kleist, President of ICC Greenland· Dalee Sambo Dorough, Former International Chair of ICC· Doreen Fogg-Leavitt, Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope, ICC Alaska Alternate Board MemberThe dialogue is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is m...
2022-11-0742 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastH.E. Mary Simon, Governor General of CanadaIn this episode we listen to H.E. Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada address the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly. The Governor General‘s speech is followed by a Q&A from the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. 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, Indige...
2022-11-0225 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastAdmiral Rob Bauer: Nato and the ArcticYou‘re listening to the Arctic Circle Podcast. In this episode we listen to Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the Military Committee, NATO, speak on NATO‘s security interests in the Arctic. The Admiral‘s speech is followed by a Q&A from the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform...
2022-10-2628 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Arctic and Third Pole - HimalayaIn this episode we listen to Dagfinnur Sveinbjörnsson, Arctic Circle Emissary on the Third Pole, Climate and the Oceans speak on the Third Pole – Himalaya region, the Arctic Model of collaboration and the Arctic Circle-United Arab Emirates Third Pole Process.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 i...
2022-06-2222 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastConnecting the Dots: Conservation of Arctic Marine LifeIn 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 Wenzel, Director, National Marine Protected Areas Center at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationWith John Morrison, Director of Conservation Planning and Measures at WWF-US serving as moderator.
2022-06-0858 minThe Arctic Circle PodcastMaritime Transportation and Arctic CommunitiesIn this episode we listen to Thomas Mack, from the Aleut Corporation and Kirsti Merthi, from the Municipality of Tromsø discuss Maritime Transportation and Arctic Communities.The discussion is moderated by Mads Qvist Frederiksen, Director of the Arctic Economic Council.This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland as part of the Arctic Economic Council‘s Nordic Talks Series.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, corp...
2022-05-0424 minThe Arctic Circle PodcastInvestment in the ArcticIn this episode we listen to two former Chairs of the Arctic Economic Council, Tara Sweeney, Principle and CEO of Tack-71 Strategies and Heiðar Guðjónsson, CEO of Sýn hf and Vice-Chair of the AEC, discuss Investment in the Arctic. The discussion is moderated by Mads Qvist Frederiksen, Director of the Arctic Economic Council.This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland as part of the Arctic Economic Council‘s Nordic Talks Series.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the f...
2022-04-2714 minThe Arctic Circle PodcastArctic Infrastructure and InvestmentsIn this episode we listen to Stein Gunnar Bondevik, Executive Director of Public Affairs at Troms Kraft in Norway and Jack Durkee, Manager, Arctic Infrastructure Inventory at the Wilson Center‘s Polar Institute, discuss Arctic Infrastructure and Investments. The discussion is moderated by Mads Qvist Frederiksen, Director of the Arctic Economic Council.This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland as part of the Arctic Economic Council‘s Nordic Talks Series.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic...
2022-04-2024 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastInternational Cooperation to Increase Arctic SecurityIn 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 Arctic Circle Webcast Session in April 2022 and was open for questions from the global audience.Arctic Circle is the l...
2022-04-131h 01
The Arctic Circle PodcastFaroe Islands in the New ArcticYou‘re listening to the Arctic Circle Podcast. In this episode we listen to H.E. Bárður á Steig Nielsen, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands discuss the Faroe Islands in the new Arctic.The Prime Minister‘s speech is followed by a Q&A with the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arc...
2022-04-0621 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastKorea in the ArcticIn this episode we listen to H.E. Jongmoon Choi, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea discuss Korea in the Arctic.The Vice-Foreign Minister‘s speech is followed by a Q&A with the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. 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 g...
2022-03-3020 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Kingdom of Denmark in the ArcticIn this episode we listen to H.E. Jeppe Kofod, Denmark‘s Minister for Foreign Affairs discuss the Kingdom of Denmark in the Arctic.The Foreign Minister‘s speech is followed by a Q&A with the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.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 go...
2022-03-2318 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Success of the 3rd Arctic Science MinisterialIn this episode we listen to H.E. Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, Iceland‘s Minister for Education, Science and Culture, and H.E. Ryotaro Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan to Iceland discuss the results from the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial held in May 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, co-hosted by the two respective countriesThis event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland and was organized in collaboration with the Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture and the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Sciences and Technology.Arctic Circle is the largest netwo...
2022-03-1616 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastArctic Cities Crisis Management: Lessons from Covid-19In this episode we listen to three prominent experts discuss how Cities have dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic and related complications. The three experts are:Anders Josefsson, Deputy Mayor, City of Luleå, SwedenJaakko Simonen, Associate Professor, Oulu Business School, in Finland; and Member of Arctic 5 -CollaborationJennifer Spence, Executive Secretary of the Arctic Council’s Sustainable Development Working GroupThe dialogue is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is moderated by Ásthildur Sturludóttir, Mayor, Municipality of Akureyri, Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Icela...
2022-03-0929 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Arctic Public Square in Washington D.C.In this episode we listen to five distinguished experts discuss the Arctic Public Square in Washington D.C. The five experts are:Lisa Murkowski, United States Senator from AlaskaSheldon Whitehouse, United States Senator from Rhode IslandMark Green, President, Director and CEO of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for ScholarsMike Sfraga, the new Chair of the United States Arctic Research Commission (USARC)Heiðar Guðjónsson, CEO, Sýn; Vice-chairman, Arctic Economic CouncilThe dialogue is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is moderated by Geir H. Haarde, Iceland’s Ambassador to the Uni...
2022-03-0230 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastBlue Economy: Solutions to the Challenges in our Food SystemIn this episode we listen to four distinguished experts discuss concrete examples of actions within the Blue Economy, both in the private and public sector and how the Blue Economy affects the Arctic Region. Speakers in this dialogue are:Bryndís Björnsdóttir, Ph.D. Head of Industry Solutions, Matis, Iceland,Leslie Canavera, CEO, PolArctic, Alaska USPatrick Arnold, Co-Founder & CEO, New England Ocean Cluster, Maine, USARupert Howes, CEO, of the Marine Stewardship CouncilModerated by Mads Qvist Frederiksen, Director Arctic Economic CouncilThe dialogue is follo...
2022-02-2331 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastEmerging Arctic Security Concerns - Greenland and IcelandIn this episode we listen to four distinguished experts discuss the Emerging Arctic Security Concerns that Greenland and Iceland are facing with the growing international attention in the Arctic. The dialogue between Aaja Chemnitz Larsen, Member of the Danish Parliament, Sara Olsvig, Former Vice Premier, Minister in the Government of Greenland and current Member of the Constitutional Commission of Greenland, Marc Lanteigne, Associate Professor, Political Science Department at the Arctic University of Norway and Egill Níelsson, senior Advisor at The Icelandic Center for Research is moderated by Halla Hrund Logadóttir, Director General, National Energy Authority, Iceland. This ev...
2022-02-1637 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastWhy it is Important that Indigenous Peoples are Part of the Decision-Making ProcessIn this episode we listen to a dialogue between five esteemed representatives of Indigenous Peoples sheding light on why it is important that Indigenous Peoples are part of any solution or decision making process. The dialogue between Anders Oskal, Secretary General, World Reindeer Herders, Executive Director, International Center for Reindeer Husbandry, Mandy Bayha, Director, Dene Ts’ı̨ lı̨ Dahk’ǝ́ (Department for Language, Culture, & Spirituality), Great Bear Lake, Canada, Catharyn Andersen, Vice-President, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Te Aomihia, Fellow, 2021 Sue Taei Ocean Fellowship is moderated by Gunn-Britt Retter, Head of Unit, Sami Council. Concluding remarks are made by Peter Seligman, Chairman...
2022-02-0929 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Future of Arctic FinanceIn this episode we listen to four experts discuss the Future of Arctic Finance. The dialogue between H.E. Bjarni Benediktsson, Icelandic Minister for Finance, Scott Minerd, Chief Investment Officer, Guggenheim Partners, Hugh Short, Co-Founder and CEO Pt CAPITAL and Benedikt Gíslason, CEO, ARION Bank is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland and was organised in collaboration with Guggenheim Partners, Pt Capital and ARION Bank. Arctic Circle is the largest network of inter...
2022-02-0245 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastArctic Youth Leaders speak about the Future of the ArcticIn this episode we listen to five leaders of Youth in the Arctic discuss the future of the Arctic. The panel consists of Eben Hopson, North Slope Liaison, Ukpeaġvik, Iñupiat Corporation, Daria Makhotina, Chairperson, Barents Regional Youth Council, Enni Similä, Project Worker, The Saami Council, Pétur Halldórsson, Founder, Arctic Youth Network and Victoria Qutuuq Buschman, Postdoctoral Researcher, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Greenland Institute of Natural Resources. The panel discussion is followed by a Q&A from the audience. The dialogue was moderated by Jack Durkee, Program Associate, Wilson Center‘s Polar Institu...
2022-01-2623 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThird Pole - Himalaya: challenges, collaboration and the Arctic ModelIn this episode we listen to Director General of ICIMOD Dr. Pema Gyamtsho and Coordinating Lead Author of the Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment Dr. Eklabya Sharma discuss the challenges facing the region and efforts to increase collaboration in recent years. The Dialogue is moderated by Mr. Dagfinnur Sveinbjörnsson, Arctic Circle Emissary on the Third Pole, Climate and the Oceans. This event originally took place on December 16th 2021 on Arctic Circle‘s online media platform, Arctic Circle VIRTUAL. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an o...
2022-01-1948 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Russian Chairmanship of the Arctic CouncilIn this episode we listen to statements on the Russian Chairmanship of the Arctic Council, from H.E. Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and H.E. Nicolay Korchunov, Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials under the Russian Chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Following the statements will be a dialogue with Anton Vasiliev, Vice-President of the Russian Association of Polar Explorers, Russia‘s Former Senior Arctic Official and Russia‘s former Ambassador to Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. The dialogue was moderated by Ólafur...
2022-01-1240 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Success of the Icelandic Chairmanship of the Arctic CouncilIn this episode we learn about the success of the Icelandic Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2019-2021, from H.E. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarsson, Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs and Mr. Einar Gunnarsson, former Chair of the Arctic Senior Officials. Following their speeches is a Q&A moderated by H.E. Marie-Anne Coninsx, Former EU Ambassador at large for the Arctic. This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open dem...
2022-01-0524 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Volcano is EruptingIn this episode we listen to four experts discuss the Volcanic Eruption of Fagradalsfjall and how research on seismic activity connected the Arctic and Space. First is a keynote from Shay Strong, VP Analytics, Iceye, then speeches from Freysteinn Sigmundsson, Head, Faculty of Earth Sciences, Nordic Volcanological Center, University of Iceland, Vincent Drouin, Geophysicist, Icelandic MET office and Daniel Leeb, Founding Partner and Executive Mission Director, Iceland Space Agency followed by a Q&A from the audience. The dialogue was moderated by Tero Vauraste, Senior Advisor and Regional Director of Iceye, Global Fellow Woodrow Wilson Center. This event originally...
2021-12-2227 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Arctic Goes to Hollywood and CannesIn this episode we listen to three experts discuss the growing Arctic Film Sector and it‘s place in the film industry. The dialogue between Director and producer Baltasar Kormákur, Anne Lajla Utsi, CEO, International Sámi Film Institute and Laufey Guðjónsdóttir, Director of the Icelandic Film Centre is moderated by Liisa Holmberg, Film Commissioner, International Sámi Film Insitute. This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open d...
2021-12-1528 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastOlivier Poivre d'Arvor on the Arctic Strategy of FranceIn this episode we listen to H.E. Olivier Poivre d‘Arvor, French Ambassador for Polar and Maritime Issues, discuss the Arctic Strategy of France. The Ambassador‘s speech is followed by a Q&A from the audience, moderated by Michael Mann, EU‘s Special Envoy for Arctic Matters. This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.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, Indigen...
2021-12-0822 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe New American Arctic StrategyIn this episode we listen to four distinguished experts discuss the New American Arctic Strategy: U.S. Senator from Alaska, Lisa Murkowski, Mr. David Balton, the new Executive Director of the Arctic Execuituve Steering Committee at the White House, Mr. Mike Sfraga, the new Chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission (USARC) and Mr. Jim Dehart, U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region. The dialogue includes a Q&A from the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in...
2021-12-0142 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe New EU Arctic StrategyIn this episode we listen to H.E. Virginijus Sinkevičius, EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries introduce the new EU Arctic Strategy. The Commissioner‘s speech is followed by a Q&A from the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. 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 t...
2021-11-2420 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastH.E. Naaja Nathanielsen's speech on the policies of the New Government of GreenlandIn this episode we listen to H.E. Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenlandic Minister for Housing, Infrastructure, Justice, Minerals and Gender Equality speak on the policies of the New Government of Greenland. The Minister‘s speech is followed by a Q&A from the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with partic...
2021-11-1720 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastU.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on USA and Climate ChallengeIn this episode we listen to U. S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island, discuss measures being taken in Washington D.C regarding Climate Change. The Senator‘s speech is followed by a Q&A with the audience. This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. The Q&A was moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. 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 g...
2021-11-1020 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastScience Spotlight: MOSAiC - IPCC - COP26In this episode we listen to a dialogue between three distinguished experts discuss MOSAiC, the largest Arctic Expedition in History and how Science is used to set benchmarks for our Future. The dialogue between Dr. Markus Rex, Expedition Leader of MOSAiC and Dr. Halldór Þorsteinsson, President, Climate Council of Iceland is moderated by Dr. Antje Boetius, Director of the Alfred Wegener Institute. This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open...
2021-11-0344 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastH.E. Nicola Sturgeon's speech on the importance of COP26In this episode we listen to H.E. Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland discuss Scotland‘s engagements in Arctic Cooperation and the importance of COP26 taking place in Glasgow. The First Minister‘s speech is followed by a Q&A with the audience. This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. The Q&A was moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open...
2021-10-2722 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastDr. Stefan Rahmstorf on the Loss of the Greenland IcesheetIn this episode we listen to the world renown scientist Dr. Stephan Rahmstorf, Professor of Physics of the Oceans at the University of Potsdam discuss Arctic Tipping Points and how the loss of the Greenland Icesheet will effect the rest of the world. Dr. Rahmshorf‘s speech originally took place at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly as a part of a Session on Arctic Tipping Points. The full Session is available in the Arctic Circle Podcast Library.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open de...
2021-08-2511 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastGreenland in the Arctic: Pele Broberg, Greenland's Minister for Foreign AffairsThis episode marks the launch of a new Arctic Circle Mission Council on Greenland in the Arctic. In this episode Greenland‘s new Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Pele Broberg, discusses Greenland‘s Foreign Policy and answers questions from the audience. The dialogue originally to place on June 7th 2021 on Arctic Circle‘s online media platform, Arctic Circle VIRTUAL. The event was moderated by the co-chairs of the new Mission Council: Össur Skarphéðinsson, former Foreign Minister of Iceland and Sara Olsvig former Vice Premier of Greenland and Minister for Social Affairs, Families, Gender Equality and Justice.Arctic...
2021-08-1850 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastConnecting the Arctic: Data Cables as Game ChangersIn this episode we hear from Dag Kjetil Hansen, CEO of Bredbåndsfylket Ltd in Norway and Jukka-Pekka Joensuu, Attorney-at-law, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland discussing how Data Cables can be used as game changers when connecting the Arctic. The Session was moderated by Heiðar Guðjónsson, Chair, Arctic Economic Council. The Session originally took place at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly and was co-organized by the Arctic Economic Council. 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, corpo...
2021-08-1125 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Future of Arctic Science: the Role of Japan and USA: Prelude to the Japan Forum IIThis episode contains the second of two sessions of the Arctic Circle VIRTUAL Prelude to the Japan Forum held on May 7th 2021 in conjunction with the third Arctic Science Ministerial meeting in Japan. In the dialogue you will hear keynotes and discussions on the Role of Japan and USA in the Future of Arctic Science, from H.E. Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, Iceland‘s Minister of Science, Education and Culture, Mr. Kei Koizumi, Acting Director and Chief of Staff, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President, USA, Dr. Larry Hinzman, Assistant Director for Polar Sciences, Whit...
2021-08-0441 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Role of Japan in Arctic Cooperation: Prelude to the Japan Forum IThis episode contains the first of two sessions of the Arctic Circle VIRTUAL Prelude to the Japan Forum held on May 7th 2021 in conjunction with the third Arctic Science Ministerial meeting in Japan. In the dialogue you will hear keynotes and discussions on the role of Japan in Arctic Cooperation, from H.E. Yoko Kamikawa, Chief Secretary, Parliamentary League of Arctic Frontier Study and Japan‘s Minister of Justice, H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland and Dr. Atsushi Sunami, President of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Arctic Circle is th...
2021-07-2854 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastSweden's New Arctic PolicyIn this episode we learn more about Sweden‘s New Arctic Policy and it‘s geopolitical implications. The dialogue originally took place on November 16th 2020 on Arctic Circle‘s online media platform, Arctic Circle VIRTUAL. In this event Sweden‘s Foreign Minister, Ann Linde discusses the groundbreaking Arctic Policy and answers questions from the audience. The event was moderated by Össur Skarphéðinsson, former Foreign Minister of Iceland.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, universitie...
2021-07-2137 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastArctic Tipping PointsIn this episode we learn about Arctic Tipping Points from three esteemed experts in the field: Dr. Stephan Rahmstorf, Professor of Physics of the Ocean at the University of Potsdam, Dr. Antje Boetius, Director of the Alfred Wegener Institute and Halldór Björnsson, Leader of Atmospheric Research Group at the Icelandic Meteorological Office. They will discuss the effects of Arctic Tipping Points such as the loss of the Greenland Ice Sheet, the Arctic Ecosystem and Atmospheric Circulation. This Session originally took place at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly and also includes a Q&A with the audience, moderated by Br...
2021-07-1438 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastReaction to the Greenland ReportIn this episode we hear the reaction from three experts belonging to different sectors in Greenland to the extensive report of the Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs on how to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The experts are Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam, MP the Danish Folketing, Jacob Nitter Sørensen, CEO Air Greenland and Josephine Nymand, Head of Department, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources; Chair of Greenland Research Council. The dialogue originally took place on March 15th 2021 on Arctic Circle‘s online media platform, Arctic Circle VIRTUAL. The event was moderated by Halla Hrund Logadóttir, co-founder and co-director of th...
2021-07-0758 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastGlobalArctic TodayIn this episode we learn more about the GlobalArctic Today! The dialogue originally to place on November 11th 2020 on Arctic Circle‘s online media platform, Arctic Circle VIRTUAL. In this event the Arctic Circle‘s Mission Council on GlobalArctic discusses geopolitical stability and power politics, fossil economy, science and the urgency of climate change mitigation. The event was moderated by Lassi Heininen, professor emeritus and chairman of the Arctic Circle Mission Council on the GlobalArctic.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic plat...
2021-06-0355 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastThe Future of EU in the ArcticIn this episode we learn more about The Future of EU in the Arctic. The dialogue originally to place on December 1st 2020 on Arctic Circle‘s online media platform, Arctic Circle VIRTUAL. In this event, EU‘s Ambassador at Large for the Arctic, Michael Mann discusses the updates to the EU Arctic Policy and answers questions from the audience. The event was moderated by Rachael Lorna Johnston, Professor of Law at the University of Akureyri and at Ilisimatursafik, the University of Greenland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the...
2021-06-0345 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastHow can Renewable Energy Save the ArcticIn this episode, titled „How can Renewable Energy save the Arctic“, we hear Francesco La Camera, the Director General of IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency, discuss the importance of renewable energy for the Arctic and the world. This session originally took place at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly and includes a Q&A from the audience, moderated by Guðni A. Jóhannesson, Director General of the National Energy Authority of Iceland.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 go...
2021-06-0320 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastU.S. Arctic Science LeadershipIn this episode, titled „United States Arctic Science Leadership“, we hear France A. Cordova, Director of U.S. National Science Foundation discuss the role of the NSF in Arctic Research. This session originally took place at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly and includes Q&A from the audience moderated by Dr. Larry Hinzman, President, International Arctic Science Committee and an introduction by H.E. Jeffrey Ross Gunther, Ambassador of the United States to Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with parti...
2021-06-0325 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastRestoring Arctic Sea Ice to Mitigate Global Climate DevastationYou‘re listening to the Arctic Circle Podcast. In this episode we learn more about the Ice911 Research (now Arctic Ice Project) and how they are already testing a way to restrore reflective Arctic Sea Ice a project that can make a significant difference in fighting Climate Change. We will hear from Ice911 experts: Leslie Field, Founter and CTO, Peter Wadhams, Emeritus Head of the Polar Ocean Physics Group in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge, Stepanie Lapensee, Consultant at Ice911 Resarch and Steve Payne, Governing Board Chair at Ice911 Research. The Se...
2021-05-0417 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastInuit: the Future We WantIn this episode, titled Inuit: The Future We Want, we hear from four Inuit representatives: Verner Hammeken, CEO Royal Arctic Line A/S, Greenland, Valerie Davidson, former Liutentant Governor, State of Alaska, Sara Olsvig, Director UNICEF Greenland and Aluki Kotierk, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. The panelists share their expert views on economic, social, cultural and political issues and how those issues affect the future of the Inuit Peoples. This Session originally took place at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly and was moderated by Dalee Sambo Dorough, Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council.Arctic Circle is the largest...
2021-05-0433 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastCarbFix: a revolutionary way to turn CO2 into stoneIn this episode we learn more about CarbFix the revolutionary way to premanently storing CO2 by turning it into stone. Edda Sif Pind Aradóttir, CEO of Carbfix will introduce this breakthrough technology and answers question from the audience. The Session originally took place at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly. 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 it...
2021-05-0420 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastMOSAiC - Largest Arctic Expedition in HistoryIn this episode we learn more about MOSAiC – the Largest Arctic Expedition in History. The dialogue originally to place in October 2020 on Arctic Circle‘s online media platform, Arctic Circle VIRTUAL. It features two of the project leaders, Marcus Rex who‘s title is Expedition Leader and Dr. Antje Boetius who is the Director of the Alfred Wegener Institute which spearheaded MOSAiC. Dr. Jan Gunnar Winter, Director of the Center for the Ocean and the Arctic moderated the event.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an...
2021-04-1946 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastGreenland in the New ArcticThis episode is titled Greenland in the New Arctic. The Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs recently published an extensive report with a detailed analysis of the current relationship between Greenland and Iceland with 99 recommendations on how to strenghten the cooperation even further. In this event Iceland‘s Former Minister for Foreign Affairs and chairman of the committee that delivered the report, Össur Skarphéðinsson, discusses the publication and answers questions from the audience. The dialogue originally took place on February 22nd 2021 on Arctic Circle‘s online media platform, Arctic Circle VIRTUAL and was moderated by Halla Hrund Logadóttir, co-found...
2021-04-1955 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastScotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the 2016 Arctic Circle AssemblyIn this episode we listen to H.E. Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland discuss Scotland‘s efforts to fight climate change and seek Climate Justice. The First Minister‘s speech is followed by a Q&A with the audience. This event originally took place at the 2016 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. The Q&A was moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with pa...
2021-04-1943 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastScotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the 2017 Arctic Circle AssemblyIn this episode we listen to H.E. Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland discuss Scotland‘s efforts to fight climate change and how partnerships between Scotland and it‘s Arctic neigburs is key to achieving Scotland‘s ambitious plans to reduce carbon imissions. The First Minister‘s speech is followed by a Q&A with the audience. This event originally took place at the 2017 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. The Q&A was moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of...
2021-04-1931 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastHow will the Arctic be Impacted by the U.S. Presidential Election?How will the Arctic be impacted by the U.S. Presidential Election? This question was at the core of this episode with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska. This dialogue took place in October 2020 on Arctic Circle‘s online media platform Arcitc Circle VIRTUAL when the Presidential elections were only 4 weeks away. Arctic Circle‘s own Chairman, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson moderated the event.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, enviro...
2021-04-1946 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastEstonia in the Arctic Council? What can it offer?In this episode we learn more about Estonia‘‘s application to become an observer state in the Arctic Council. The dialogue originally to place on Januray 21st 2021 on Arctic Circle‘s online media platform, Arctic Circle VIRTUAL. In this event Estonia‘s President Kjersti Kaljulaid discusses the application, what Estonia can offer the Arctic and answers questions from the audience. The event was moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open...
2021-04-1946 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastBan Ki-moon receives the Arctic Circle PrizeIn this episode we revisit the 2016 Arctic Circle Prize Ceremony when Ban Ki-moon, General Secretary of the United Nations was awarded the first Arctic Circle Prize. The episode includes the award ceremony and Ban Ki-moon‘s acceptance speech. The award ceremony was moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former president of Iceland.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 othe...
2021-04-1428 min
The Arctic Circle PodcastJohn Kerry's speech on Climate Change: Receiving the Arctic Circle PrizeIn this episode we revisit the 2019 Arctic Circle Prize Ceremony when John Kerry, the 68th U.S. Secretary of State was awarded the Arctic Circle Prize. The episode includes the award ceremony, Secretary Kerry‘s acceptance speech and a Q&A from the audience. The award ceremony was moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former president of Iceland.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 tank...
2021-04-141h 02
The Zach Moonshine ShowArcticcircle - Interview 2018 - The Zach Moonshine ShowArcticcircle joins us on the show to talk about the new record Where Ice Meets Ocean
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