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 climat ...
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Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the NATO Military Committee
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In this episode, Admiral Rob Bauer makes his third and final appearance at the Arctic Circle Assembly as Chair of the NATO Military Committee. He addresses the rising strategic competition and ongoing geopolitical challenges in the Arctic, stressing the increasingly urgent need to ensure security and stability in the region. This speech was origina…
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Welcome to the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly
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In this episode, H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland, officially kicks off the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly, which took place October 17-19 in Reykjavík, Iceland. This opening speech sets the tone for our new podcast season, which will feature a range of inspiring and thought-provoking speeches, Q&A…
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Arctic Circle Berlin Forum Wrap-up
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In this episode, H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland, shares his reflections and final remarks on the 2024 Berlin Forum, where discussions centered on navigating Arctic issues at crossroads. This speech was originally delivered at the 2024 Arctic Circle Berlin Forum. Arctic Circle is the largest ne…
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Is Non-Arctic Europe an Asset for the Arctic?
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In this episode, we explore the role that non-Arctic European countries play in addressing Arctic challenges, highlighting their commitment and the assets they bring to regional cooperation. Our panelists include: Clarissa Duvigneau: German Ambassador to Iceland Carmine Robustelli: Special Envoy for the Arctic at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…
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What’s Next With and Without Russia?
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In this episode, we will explore the future of Arctic governance with and without Russia, examining perspectives ranging from research collaboration and international law to security policy, and exploring potential avenues for renewed cooperation. Our panelists include: Anne Morgenstern: Senior Researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz C…
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Co-Creation and Two-Eyed Seeing
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In this episode, we will explore the concepts of co-creation and two-eyed seeing, focusing on the perspectives of Indigenous and scientific knowledge in research endeavors. Our panelists include: Aslak Holmberg: President of the Saami Council Naja Dyrendom Graugaard: Postdoctoral Researcher at the Aarhus University, Denmark Vivi Vold: PhD Candidate…
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In this episode, we will further examine and discuss the implications of geopolitics on Arctic governance and cooperation. Our panelists include: Rt. Hon. Mark Pritchard MP: Vice-President and Special Representative on the Arctic and High North of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Hon. Bryndís Haraldsdóttir MP: President of the Nordic Council Michael…
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Green Energy from the Arctic
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In this episode, we will explore views and perspectives on the potential of Arctic clean energy for the European market. Our panelists include: H.E. Angus Robertson: External Affairs Secretary of the Scottish Government André Küüsvek: CEO & President of the Nordic Investment Bank Robert Howe: Managing Director of Bremenports, Germany The discussion…
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Arctic Geopolitics 101: Germany’s Perspective
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In this episode, Tjorven Bellmann, Political Director of the German Federal Foreign Office, shares Germany’s perspective on the implications of geopolitics for Arctic governance and cooperation. This speech was originally delivered at the 2024 Arctic Circle Berlin Forum. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation…
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The Global Arctic: Security & Cooperation
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In this episode, we engage in an insightful conversation between two distinguished members of the Arctic Circle Mission Council on the GlobalArctics: Heather Exner-Pirot: Managing Editor of the Arctic Yearbook and Senior Fellow & Director of Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Canada. Lassi Heininen: Profe…
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Turned to Stone - How to Permanently Store CO₂
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In this episode, we learn more about CarbFix, the Icelandic company that has pioneered a method to permanently store CO₂ by transforming it into stone deep underground. Our special guest, Edda Sif Pind Aradóttir, CEO of CarbFix, will introduce this groundbreaking technology and discuss its role as a crucial tool in the fight against the climate cri…
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Lava, Space and the Arctic too
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In this episode, we explore the new perspectives that research on seismic activity offers on the interplay between the Arctic and space. We will specifically examine the broader implications of studying the eruption of Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano, which began on March 19, 2021, and continued for six months, for both Earth and space sciences. O…
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Arctic Security Spotlight: Greenland and Iceland
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In this episode, we examine the emerging security concerns in Greenland and Iceland amidst growing international attention to the Arctic region. Our discussion spans geopolitical strategies, defense policies, environmental challenges, and international collaboration. Our panelist include: Aaja Chemnitz Larsen: Member of the Danish Parliament Sara O…
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Arctic Renewable Energy: A Regional and Global Game Changer
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In this episode, Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), discusses the critical role of renewable energy for the Arctic and its global significance. The event and following Q&A with the audience are moderated by Guðni A. Jóhannesson, Former Director General of the National Energy Authority of Icel…
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In this episode, we will explore Arctic Tipping Points, discussing, among other things, the loss of the Greenland Ice Sheet, the impacts on the Arctic ecosystem, and changes in atmospheric circulation. Our panelists include: Stefan Rahmstorf: Professor of Physics of the Oceans at the University of Potsdam, Germany Antje Boetius: Director, Alfred We…
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The Arctic Film Industry Storms Hollywood
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In this episode, we will explore the growing Arctic Film Sector, examining its place in the film industry. Our panelists include: Baltasar Kormákur Baltasarsson: Director & Producer, Iceland Anne Lajla Utsi: Managing Director of the International Sámi Film Institute Laufey Guðjónsdóttir: Former Director of the Icelandic Film Centre The discussion a…
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But Why the Arctic Blue Economy?
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In this episode, we listen to four distinguished experts discussing concrete examples of actions within the Blue Economy, both in the private and public sector and how the Blue Economy affects the Arctic Region. Our panelists include: Bryndís Björnsdóttir, Head of Industry Solutions at Matis, Iceland Leslie Canavera, CEO of PolArctic, USA Patrick A…
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In this episode, H.E. Steffi Lemke, German Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection, presents the guiding principles of Germany’s environmental policy and its connection to Arctic issues. This speech was originally delivered at the 2024 Arctic Circle Berlin Forum. Arctic Circle is the largest…
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Satellite and Remote Sensing
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In this episode, we will explore how satellite and remote sensing technologies are paving the way for a new era of collaboration between research and industry, emphasizing the crucial role of private sector involvement in research and development. Our panelists include: Guido Grosse: Head of Permafrost Research Section at the Alfred Wegener Institu…
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In this episode, Áslat Holmberg, President of the Saami Council, addresses the Arctic and international community, explaining that thriving ecosystems and regional peace depend on the decolonization of knowledge production, locally sensitive and sustainable resource management, and ongoing cooperation at all levels. This speech was originally deliv…
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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 Organiz…
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H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco: Collaborative Solutions for Arctic Challenges
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You’re listening to the Arctic Circle Podcast. In this episode, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco addresses the Arctic and international community, reaffirming the need for collective action and collaboration in overcoming the multifaceted challenges faced by human societies. This speech was originally delivered at the 2024 Arctic Circle Berlin For…
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Scientific Contributions of Arctic Council Observers
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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 …
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Critical Minerals in the Arctic
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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 Survey Josephine Nymand, Director, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources & Chair, Greenland Research Council Øystein Rushfeldt, CEO, Nussir ASA The p…
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In this episode we listen to Atsushi Sunami, President, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, speak on the success of the Arctic Circle Japan Forum. 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 w…
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Protection of our Oceans: The Historic Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement
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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, USA Nadia Bouffard, Director General, Department of Fisheries and O…
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Asian Countries in the Arctic: Lessons from the last 10 years
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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, China TAKEWAKA KEIZO, Ambassador for Arctic Affairs, Japan REAR ADMIRAL MONTY KHANNA (Retd), Joint Secretary, National Security Coun…
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What is Science Diplomacy?
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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 Burkin…
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H.E. Høgni Høydal, The Faroe Islands in the Arctic
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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 …
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Green Hydrogen: The Energy Future of the North?
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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 moder…
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Andrew Light: The U.S. Energy Mission
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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 coopera…
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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 …
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The New Arctic Vision of the United States: Dialogue with Senator Lisa Murkowski
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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 A…
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The Mãori Come to the Arctic
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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 Ze…
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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 i…
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The First Arctic Marine Biotech Unicorn
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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 inte…
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The Future of Arctic Investment
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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…
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H.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir: Climate Change and Global Challenges
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In this episode we listen to H.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, speak on climate change and global challenges. 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 parti…
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Morten Høglund: The Vision of the Norwegian Chairship of the Arctic Council
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In this episode we listen to Morten Høglund, Chair, of the Senior Arctic Officials, speak on the Vision of the Norwegian Chairship of the Arctic Council. 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 Pr…
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Indigenous Peoples in Global Solutions
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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 Council Edward Alexander, Director and Co-Chair, Gwich’in Council International Chief Bill Erasmus, …
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Admiral Rob Bauer: The NATO Perspective on the Arctic
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In this episode we listen to Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of NATO Military Committee, speak on NATO's Perspective on 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 Ci…
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In this episode we listen to Honorable Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Development, Singapore, speak on Climate Vulnerabilities and the Arctic: A View from the Equator. This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly. Arctic Circle is the largest network of internationa…
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Climate Ministers Panel: Leading up to COP28
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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, th…
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H.E. Mariam Almheiri: Global Climate Change and COP28
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In this episode we listen to H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, the United Arab Emirates, speak on global climate change and the objectives for COP28. 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 Ra…
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H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber: The Mission of the Global Climate Conference COP28
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In this episode we listen to President-Designate of COP28, H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, the United Arab Emirates; Special Envoy for Climate Change, speak on the Mission of the Global Climate Conference COP28. This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly. The speech is followed by a Q…
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H.E. Lars Løkke Rasmussen: The importance of Cooperation and Sustainable Future in the Arctic
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In this episode we listen to H.E. Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Denmark, speak on the importance of cooperation in the Arctic for a sustainable future. 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 …
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The Paris Summit: One Planet and the Poles
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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, ICIMOD Antje Boetius, Director, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholt…
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Mininnguaq Kleist: Greenland in the New Arctic
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In this episode we listen to Mininnguaq Kleist, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Greenland, speak on Greenland in the New 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…
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In this episode we listen to H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland speak at the opening of the 10 year Anniversary of the 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 particip…
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Heating And Cooling Cities Is the Next Energy Revolution: Geothermal Is the Answer
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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 2019-2021 Haukur Harðarson, Chairman and Founder, Arctic Green Energy Eiríkur Bragason, COO Arctic …
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