The Arctic Circle Podcast

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 Arctic Office, United Kingdom 
• Rachel Tiller, Chief Scientist, SINTEF Ocean, Norway

The panel is moderated by Corine Wood-Donnelly, Associate Professor of International Relations and the High North, Nord University, Norway; Uppsala University, Sweden

This event originally took place at the 2023 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 its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. 

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In this episode we listen to H.E. Høgni Høydal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade; Deputy Prime Minister, the Faroe Islands, speak on the Faroe Islands in the Arctic.

This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly. The speech is followed by a Q&A with the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of 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 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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Panelists are:

• H.E. Gillian Martin, Minister for Energy and the Environment, The Scottish Government
• Tove Søvndal Gant, Head of the Greenlandic Representation in Reykjavik
• Frank Yu, Global Vice President of Envision Energy and Head of Envision Hydrogen
• Tryggvi Þór Herbertsson, Head of Hydrogen Strategy and Partnership, Qair Group

The panel is moderated by Össur Skarphéðinsson, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs, 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 globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. 

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You’re listening to the Arctic Circle Podcast, in this episode we listen to Andrew Light, Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy, discuss the U.S. Energy Mission.

This  event originally took place at the 2023 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 its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. 

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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 States
• Louise Calais, Ambassador for Arctic Affairs, Sweden
• Inga Nyhamar, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway
• Petteri Vuorimäki, Ambassador for Arctic and Antarctic Affairs & Senior Arctic Official of Finland

The panel is moderated by Matthew Hickey, Associate Director, Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies

This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly and was organized in collaboration with the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies.

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. 

Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at [email protected]

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In this episode we listen to Lisa Murkowski, United States Senator from Alaska, speak on the New Arctic Vision of the United States.

The Senator's speech is followed by a Q&A with the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.

This event originally took place at the 2023 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 its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. 

Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at [email protected]

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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 Zealand
• Lisa Tumahai, Chairperson, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, New Zealand
• Mere Takoko, Vice President, Conservation International Aotearoa, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, New Zealand

The panel is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland

This event originally took place at the 2023 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 its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. 

Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at [email protected]

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In this episode we listen to the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Government of Canada, speak on Canada's Arctic, it's challenges and opportunities.

This event originally took place at the 2023 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 its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. 

Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at [email protected]

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In this episode we listen to a dialogue between Fertram Sigurjónsson, Founder and CEO of Kerecis and H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle as they discuss the success of Kerecis, the first Arctic Marine Biotech Unicorn.

This event originally took place at the 2023 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 its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. 

Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at [email protected]

TWITTER:
@_Arctic_Circle

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The Arctic Circle

INSTAGRAM:
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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 Bank
• Hugh Short, Co-Founder, Chairman/CEO Pt Capital

The panel is moderated by Danielle Bochove, Toronto Bureau Chief & Senior Reporter for the Arctic, Bloomberg News

This event originally took place at the 2023 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 its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. 

Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at [email protected]

TWITTER:
@_Arctic_Circle

FACEBOOK:
The Arctic Circle

INSTAGRAM:
arctic_circle_org