Arctic Circle Podcast
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Arctic Circle is the largest international platform for dialogue on the Arctic. This Podcast showcases its collection of inspiring and informative speeches, sessions and dialogues. Speakers include heads of states and governments, ministers, members of parliaments, experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, indigenous representatives, environmentalists, students, activists and others from the growing international community interested in the future of the Arctic and the future of our Planet. Topics include Climate change, Geopolitics, Indigenous Affairs, Business, Energy, Shipping, Oceans and Societal Issues.
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Protection of our Oceans: The Historic Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement
April 24, 2024 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn 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 Oceans, Canada Antje Boetius, Director of the Alfred Wegener Insitute Gao Feng, Special Representative for Arctic Affairs, China Alan Haynie,...
Asian Countries in the Arctic: Lessons from the last 10 years
April 17, 2024 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn 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 Council Secretariat, India PARK CHONG-SUK, Ambassador for Arctic Affairs, Korea SAM TAN, Special Envoy for Arctic Affairs, Singapore The panel ...
What is Science Diplomacy?
April 10, 2024 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn 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 Arct...
H.E. Høgni Høydal, The Faroe Islands in the Arctic
March 20, 2024 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn 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.
Green Hydrogen: The Energy Future of the North?
March 13, 2024 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBPanelists 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.
Andrew Light: The U.S. Energy Mission
March 06, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MBYou’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.
Security and Defense
February 21, 2024 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn 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 ...
The New Arctic Vision of the United States: Dialogue with Senator Lisa Murkowski
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn 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.
The Mãori Come to the Arctic
February 07, 2024 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIn 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 Óla...
Honourable Dan Vandal, Canada's Arctic: Challenges and Opportunities
January 31, 2024 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBIn 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.
The First Arctic Marine Biotech Unicorn
January 24, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MBIn 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.
The Future of Arctic Investment
January 17, 2024 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn 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 to...
H.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir: Climate Change and Global Challenges
January 03, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes - 6.9 MBIn 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.
Morten Høglund: The Vision of the Norwegian Chairship of the Arctic Council
December 20, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn 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 President of Iceland.
Indigenous Peoples in Global Solutions
December 13, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIn 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, Arctic Athabaskan Council Jessica Veldstra, Executive Director, Aleut International Association Tonje Johansen, Sami Council The panel is m...
Admiral Rob Bauer: The NATO Perspective on the Arctic
December 06, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn 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.
H.E. Sim Ann: Climate Vulnerabilities and the Arctic: a View from the Equador
November 29, 2023 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.21 MBIn 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.
Climate Ministers Panel: Leading up to COP28
November 22, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode we listen to a dialogue between three distinguished Climate Ministers. Panelists are: H.E. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, Minister for the Environment, Energy, and Climate, Iceland H.E. Gillian Martin, Minister for Energy and the Environment, Scotland H.E. Mariam Bent Mohammed Saeed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, the United Arab Emirates The panel took place following the speech and dialogue with Minister Almeiri and is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Gríms...
H.E. Mariam Almheiri: Global Climate Change and COP28
November 20, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn 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 Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.
H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber: The Mission of the Global Climate Conference COP28
November 15, 2023 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn 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&A with the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.
H.E. Lars Løkke Rasmussen: The importance of Cooperation and Sustainable Future in the Arctic
November 13, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn 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 Circle and former President of Iceland.
The Paris Summit: One Planet and the Poles
November 08, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn 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, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Germany Jerome Chappellaz, Research Director, Centre National de Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Fran...
Mininnguaq Kleist: Greenland in the New Arctic
November 06, 2023 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn 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 of Iceland.
H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson: 10 Year Anniversary of the Arctic Circle Assembly
November 01, 2023 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBIn 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.
Heating And Cooling Cities Is the Next Energy Revolution: Geothermal Is the Answer
August 16, 2023 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn 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 Green Energy Charlotte Zhao, CFO Arctic Green Energy – Beijing The panel is moderated by Sigurður Atli Jónsson, CEO, of Arctic Green Energy...
UK Arctic Science: Research, Infrastructure and Opportunities
August 09, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn this episode we listen to science and research leaders discuss opportunities for UK contributions to Arctic research. Opening remarks are provided by Ambassador Julia Longbottom of the British Embassy in Tokyo. The Panelists are: Henry Burgess, Head, UK Arctic Office, British Antarctic Survey Kelly Hogan, British Antarctic Survey Alix Rommel, University of St Andrews Jeremy Wilkinson, British Antarctic Survey Takashi Kikuchi, Director, Institute of Arctic Climate and Environment R...
Knowledge for Governance and Diplomacy: Expertise and Dialogue
August 02, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn this episode we listen to leading academics discuss the role of expert knowledge in governance and diplomacy in the Arctic. The speakers are: Merje Kuus, Professor, University of British Columbia. Yang Jian, Vice-President, Shanghai Institute for International Studies. Heather Nicol, Professor, Trent University. Lassi Heininen, Professor, The Arctic Yearbook. This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum and was organized by: the UArctic Thematic Network on...
The Cryosphere: Legitimizing the Links Between the Arctic and the Third Pole
July 26, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode we listen to leading researchers discuss the cryosphere as a link between the Arctic and the Third Pole. The speakers are: Kamrul Hossain, Research Professor, NIEM, Arctic Centre, University of Lapland Fu-Kuo Liu, Professor & Director, Centre for Security Studies, National Chengchi University Albert van Wijngaarden, Visiting Researcher, Arctic Centre, University of Lapland Aileen Aseron Espiritu, Researcher & Network leader, The Arctic University of Norway This event o...
Asian Collaboration with the Nordic Arctic
July 24, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn this episode we listen to a discussion on Asian-Nordic collaboration in the Arctic. The speakers are: Aileen Aseron Espiritu, Researcher & Network leader, The Arctic University of Norway Jacob Isbosethsen, Head of Representation in Beijing, Government of Greenland Kristín Ingvarsdóttir, Assistant Professor, University of Iceland Marc Lanteigne, Associate Professor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway Wrenn Yennie Lindgren, Senior Research Fellow, NUPI, The Norwegian Institute of Int...
Japanese Project for Bridging Science to Society
July 19, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn this episode we listen to leading academics discuss a Japanese research project for bridging science to society, called Project of Arctic Challenge for Sustainability II. The speakers are: Hiroyuki Enomoto, Professor, ArCS II Directions, National Institute of Polar Research Yuka Oishi, Lecturer, Kobe University Naomi Harada, Professor, Tokyo University Fujio Ohnishi, Associate Professor, Arctic Research Center/Hokkaido University Comments on the discussions are provided by: Hajo E...
Arctic Geopolitics on Thinning Ice
July 17, 2023 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode we listen to a panel on the future of Arctic geopolitics. The Panelists are: Miyase Christensen, Professor, Stockholm University, Sweden Atsushi SUNAMI, President, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan Jian YANG, Vice-President, Shanghai Institute for International Studies, China Lassi Heininen, Chair, GlobalArctic Mission Council; Professor Emeritus, University of Lapland, Finland This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan forum and was organized in a...
Arctic and Asian Food Connections: Breaking Down Barriers
July 12, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode we listen to a panel on food in the Arctic and in Asia, and the cultural and economic connections between these two regions when it comes to food. The Panelists are: Per Theodor Tørrissen, Director, North Norwegian Competence Center Food Johan Kvalheim, Director, Japan & Korea Norwegian Seafood Council Hide SAKAGUCHI, President of the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI), Executive Director of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan Chef Saori ICHIHARA, former Executive Che...
The Future Vision of Greenlanders: Cohesion and Contrasts
July 10, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode we listen to a panel on Greenland’s role in and perspective on addressing the challenges of the future. The Panelists are: Jacob S. Isbosethsen, Head of Representation in Beijing, Government of Greenland Malik Peter Koch Hansen, Board Member of Nunanut Allanut Politikkeqarnermut Peqatigiiffik, The Greenland Foreign Policy Society Qivioq Løvstøm, Assistant Professor, Ilisimatusarfik/University of Greenland; Chair, Human Rights Council of Greenland Ulrik Pram Gad, Senior ...
The Himalaya Third Pole Glaciers: Consequences for Weather and Seasons in Japan
July 05, 2023 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode we listen to a panel on the glaciers of the Third Pole region, and the consequences of their melting for Japan. The Panelists are: Pema GYAMTSHO, Director General, ICIMOD Rajesh Bahadur THAPA, Senior Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Specialist, ICIMOD Hide SAKAGUCHI, President of the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI), Executive Director of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum
The Future of Arctic Science Collaboration
July 03, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn 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), USA Katarina Gårdfeldt, Director General, Swedish Polar Research Secretariat Ágúst Hjörtur Ingþórsson, Director General, Icelandic Centre for Research Hiroyuki ENOMOTO, Vice Director-General, National Insti...
Contributions of Observer States to the Future of the Arctic Council
June 28, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBIn 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, Tokyo Ambassador Youngki HONG, Republic of Korea Arctic Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Evan T. BLOOM, Senior Fellow, the Wilson Center Polar Institute; Former Senior U.S. Diplomat in Charge of Polar Affairs Ambassador Feng GA...
Developing the Arctic Econonmy
June 26, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn 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, Japan Shoko NIREKI, Chairman, Icelandic Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ICCJ) The Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience a...
Indigenous Knowledge in a Melting Arctic
June 21, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn 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 Greenland Mia 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 Chai...
Global Consequences of Melting Arctic Ice
June 19, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn 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, Japan The Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is chaired by Volker Rachold, Head of the German Arctic Office, Alfred Wegen...
Dialogue on the Arctic: Japan, China, Korea
April 26, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn 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, Japan Ambassador Feng Gao, Special Representative for Arctic Affairs of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of China Ambassador Youngki Hong, Arctic Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic ...
Collaboration Across Borders and Boundaries
April 24, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIn this episode we listen to five experts discuss collaboration accross borders and boundaries. The Scientists are: Ashok Kumar Byanju Shrestha, Mayor of Dhulikhel, Nepal Madleline Redfern, COO, CanArctic Inuit Networks; Northern Director Arctic360, Iqaluit Nunavut, Canada Crawford Patkotak, Chairman of the Board, Arctic Regional Slope Corporation, United States David W. Lamm, Deputy Director, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, United States Mead Treadwell, Chair of US ...
Arctic Green Energy – Third Pole Green Energy
April 19, 2023 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn 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 Energy Adnan 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, ADSW Benedikt Höskuldsson...
Science Diplomacy
April 17, 2023 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIn 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, Iceland Marc Lanteigne, Associate Professor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen, Nansen Professor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway; University of Akureyri, Iceland The Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience moderated by Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelse...
The Study of Ice: Arctic Science – Third Pole Science
April 12, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn 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 Office Eklabya Sharma, Senior Fellow-Policy Advisor, ICIMOD; Senior Advisor and Distinguished Fellow, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), India Pema Gyamtsho, Director General, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) The Pa...
The Evolution of Arctic Cooperation: Lessons from the Arctic Circle and other venues
April 10, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBIn 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 1996-2016 Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen, Nansen Professor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway; University of Akureyri, Iceland Hide Sakaguchi, President of the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI), Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), Japan Pema Gyam...
The Evolution of Arctic Cooperation: Lessons from the Arctic Council
April 05, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn 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 Geneva Madeline Redfern, COO, CanArctic Inuit Networks; Northern Director Arctic360, Iqaluit Nunavut, Canada Mead Treadwell, Chair of US Arctic Research Commission, 2006-2010; Lt. Governor of Alaska, 2010-2014; Chairma...
The Himalayas and the Preservation of the Third Pole
April 03, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn 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 States Rituraj Phukan, Founder, Indigenous People's Climate Justice Forum; National Coordinator for Biodiversity, the Climate Reality Project, India; Member, IUCN Subarna Bhattacharyya, Co-Founder and CEO of Climformatics, United States This event originally took place at the 2023 Arct...
Helsinki Security Forum
March 29, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn 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 InternationalAffairs Urmas Paet, Member of the European Parliament; Chair, EU Parliament Arctic Friendship Group The Panel is chaired by Tero Vauraste, Senior BD Advisor ICEYE, Global Fellow Woodrow Wilson Center. This...
Arctic Investment Partnerships – Opportunities: Sustainable Progress and Trade
March 27, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBIn 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, Iceland Hugh Short, Co-Founder, Chairman/CEO Pt Capital, Alaska H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman Arctic Circle; President of Iceland 1996-2016 This eve...
Finding Shackleton’s Endurance: Sea Ice & Floe Navigation
March 22, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn 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, ICEYE Lasse Rabenstein, Co-Founder, Drift+Noise Captain David (Duke) Snider, CEO and Principal Consultant, Martech Polar Consulting The Panel is chaired by Tero Vauraste, Senior BD Advisor ICEYE, Global Fellow Woodrow Wil...