The Arctic Circle Podcast

Arctic Circle

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 climate change, geopolitics, indigenous affairs, business, energy, shipping, ocean health, and societal issues.Topics include Climate change, Geopolitics, Indigenous Affairs, Business, Energy, Shipping, Oceans and Societal Issues.

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S11 · E24
Tuesday · 50 min
Arctic Culinary Diplomacy
Food is a living expression of culture, health, identity, and intergenerational memory. How can culinary diplomacy bring together Indigenous and Western food systems? Joining the conversation are: Sara Olsvig, then International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Alena Gerasimova, NOMAD Project Leader, International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (ICR) Rockford Weitz, Professor & Leader of the Arctic and Maritime Program, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, USA Kjell Stokvik, Managing Director, Centre for High North Logistics, Nord University, Norway Yon Fernandez de Larrinoa, Leader of the Indigenous Peoples Unit, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations The Session is moderated by Anders Oskal, Secretary General of World Reindeer Herders & Executive Director of the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (ICR). This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E23
September 8 · 55 min
Arctic Power Dynamics: Russia, China, and the Shifting Security Landscape
As global power dynamics shift, how do we strike the right balance between deterrence, dialogue, and sustainable development in the Arctic? And what do the changes underway mean for Arctic governance, stability, and cooperation? Joining the conversation are: Bergdís Ellertsdóttir, then-Senior Arctic Official of Iceland Guðbjörg Ríkey Th. Hauksdóttir, Program Manager, Centre for Arctic Studies, University of Iceland; PhD Candidate, University of Iceland; Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School's Arctic Initiative Svein Vigeland Rottem, Senior Researcher, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Norway Marc Lanteigne, Associate Professor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway The Session is moderated by Pia Hansson, Director of the Institute of International Affairs, University of Iceland. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E22
August 25 · 53 min
Svalbard: An Arctic Laboratory
What is Svalbard telling us about our changing planet, and what makes it such a unique place for Arctic research? Joining the conversation are: Harald Steen, Research Director, Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) Heikki Lihavainen, Director, Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System (SIOS) Marion Maturilli, Scientist, Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), Germany; Scientific Coordinator, AWIPEV Research Base Bartłomiej Luks, Assistant Professor, Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences Olga Gavrichkova, Senior Researcher, Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IRET); Co-chair, Ny-Ålesund Terrestrial Flagship The Session is moderated by Mauro Mazzola, Scientist, Institute of Polar Sciences, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP), and Station Manager, Dirigibile Italia CNR. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E21
August 18 · 50 min
What Does the 5th International Polar Year Mean for the Arctic?
The 5th International Polar Year is on the horizon. It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to accelerate polar research, strengthen international cooperation, and deepen the collaboration with Indigenous knowledge holders. But are we moving fast enough? Joining the conversation are: Henry Burgess, then-President, International Arctic Science Committee; President, NERC Arctic Office, UK Harald Steen, Research Director, Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) Antje Boetius, President & CEO, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), USA Chiara Venier, Senior Technologist, Institute of Polar Sciences, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP) Jessica Veldstra, Executive Director, Aleut International Association David Hik, Vice-President Research & Chief Scientist, Polar Knowledge Canada The Session is moderated by Warren Cairns, Senior Researcher, Institute of Polar Sciences, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP). This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E20
August 11 · 58 min
Is Cooperation with China Still Possible?
Is scientific collaboration with China in the Arctic still possible, desirable, and on whose terms? Joining the conversation are: Chen Liulin, Deputy Director of the Polar Development and International Cooperation Division, Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC) Erdem Lamazhapov, PhD Research Fellow, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Norway Trym Eiterjord, PhD Student, University of British Columbia, Canada, and Research Associate at the Arctic Institute, USA Shan Yanyan, Associate Researcher, Polar Strategic Studies Division, Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC) The Session is moderated by Marco Volpe, PhD Candidate, University of Lapland, Finland. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd-4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E19
August 7 · 1 hr 15 min
Arctic Fish: Sentinels of Climate Change
What are Arctic fish telling us about the dynamics of a system in transition and what does it mean for ecosystems, communities, and the future of the Arctic? Joining the conversation are: Irene Alabia, Assistant Professor, Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University, Japan Kevin J. Hedges, Research Scientist, Arctic Fisheries and Marine Mammal Science Division, Government of Canada Francesca Spataro, Senior Researcher, Institute of Polar Sciences, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP) Sara Olsvig, then International Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council The Session is moderated by Gian Marco Luna, Head of Research and IRBIM Director, Institute for Marine Biological Resources and Biotechnology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IRBIM). This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E18
July 28 · 52 min
The GIUK Gap is Back: Why This Cold War Chokepoint Matters Again
Why has the GIUK Gap, the maritime corridor between Greenland, Iceland, and the United Kingdom, returned to the centre of global security debates, and in what new forms? Joining the conversation are: Michael Delaunay, Researcher, Observatoire de la politique et la sécurité de l'Arctique (OPSA), Canada Marco Dordoni, Senior Researcher, Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI) Céline Rodrigues, Researcher, Portuguese Institute of International Relations (IPRI-NOVA) The Session is moderated by Eda Ayaydin, Lecturer at the University of London Institute in Paris and Researcher at the Malaurie Institute of Arctic Research. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd-4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E17
July 21 · 55 min
Black Carbon: Threat from the Arctic to the Andes
Black carbon - the fine particles released by burning fossil fuels and biomass - is accelerating ice melting, disrupting ecosystems, and threatening public health. What do we know about its impacts, and what can be done? Joining the conversation are: Mario Acquarone, Deputy Secretary of the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) David Hik, Vice-President Research & Chief Scientist, Polar Knowledge Canada Srdan Dobricic, Joint Research Centre of the European Commission Stefania Gilardoni, Research Director, Institute of Polar Sciences, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP) The Session is moderated by Warren Cairns, Senior Researcher, Institute of Polar Sciences, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP). This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E16
July 14 · 1 hr 1 min
Arctic Conversations for Non-Arctic and Non-Observer States
Why are nations that have no Arctic territory and no observer status in Arctic governance bodies interested in the region and what do they have to contribute? Joining the conversation are: Jefferson Simões, Professor at the Universidade Federal de Rio Grande do Sul, Member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, and Former Vice-President of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Eda Ayaydin, Lecturer at the University of London Institute in Paris and Researcher at the Malaurie Institute of Arctic Research Salomé Mormentyn, Polar Initiative Manager at the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Céline Rodrigues, Researcher at the Portuguese Institute of International Relations (IPRI-NOVA) The Session is moderated by Andreas Raspotnik, Director of the High North Center for Business and Governance at Nord University, Norway, and Senior Researcher at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Norway. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E15
July 7 · 51 min
The Science of Snow
Have you ever wondered why snow is so central to the Arctic environment? Joining the conversation are: Barbara Frigo, Professor, Politecnico di Torino, Italy David Cappelletti, Professor, Università di Perugia, Italy Claudio Artoni, PhD student, Università Bicocca, Italy The Session is moderated by Andrea Spolaor, Professor at the Institute of Polar Sciences, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP). This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E14
June 30 · 58 min
How to deter Russian disinformation in the Arctic?
How does Russian propaganda and disinformation impact the Arctic environment, its communities, and the world's understanding of the region? Joining the conversation are: Ksenia Vakhrusheva, Bellona Foundation, Bulgaria Andrey Danilov, Sami Activist and Member of the International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of Russia Benjamin Shultz, Lead Researcher at the American Sunlight Project, Germany Liubov Velychko, Freelance Investigative Journalist, Ukraine The Session is moderated by Yury Sergeev, Arctic Project Advisor at the Bellona Environmental Transparency Center, Lithuania. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E13
June 23 · 11 min
Diplomacy, Science and the Power of International Collaboration
How can the example of collaboration across Italian institutions and with international partners help strengthen Arctic policy and advance scientific cooperation in one of the world’s most critical regions? Joining the conversation is Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E12
June 16 · 56 min
What Non-Arctic Nations bring to science, diplomacy and security in the Arctic
What contributions can non-Arctic states make to the Arctic region and to the people living in the North across science, innovation, diplomacy, and security? Joining the conversation are: Volker Rachold, Head of the German Arctic Office, Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research Agostino Pinna, Special Envoy for the Arctic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy Claire Buckley, Ambassador of Ireland to Norway and Iceland Franziska Hagedorn, Head of the Arctic Policy Division, German Federal Foreign Office Piotr Rychlik, Ambassador for Arctic and Antarctic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland Toomas Lukk, Special Envoy for the Arctic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Kenneth Høegh, Arctic Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials of the Arctic Council The Session is moderated by Marie Anne Coninsx, Former EU Ambassador at Large for the Arctic and Senior Associate Fellow, Egmont Institute, Belgium. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E11
June 9 · 1 hr 2 min
Indigenous Sovereignty
How is indigenous sovereignty articulated within national, regional, and international legal frameworks in the Arctic? Joining the conversation are: Mona Fortier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Sara Olsvig, International Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council Jessica Veldstra, Executive Director of the Aleut International Association Federico Lenzerini, Professor of International Law, University of Siena in Italy The Session is moderated by Sara Riccetti Selim, Analyst at the Centro Studi Italia-Canada. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E10
June 2 · 55 min
The Arctic Amid Global Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Fractures
Why is the Arctic gaining political relevance on the world stage? What threats and opportunities are consolidating and emerging, and how do Arctic dynamics interconnect with the rest of the world? Joining the conversation are: Claude Véron-Réville, EU Special Envoy for Arctic Matters Agostino Pinna, Special Envoy for the Arctic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy Kenneth Høegh, Arctic Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials of the Arctic Council Andreas Østhagen, Research Director for Arctic and Ocean Politics, Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Norway The Session is moderated by Michele Valensise, President of the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) in Italy. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E9
May 25 · 47 min
Time to Mine?
As interest in Arctic resources grows, so do the questions surrounding their extraction: who benefits, who bears the risks, and what are the security implications of opening the Arctic to mining? Joining the conversation are: Rachael Lorna Johnstone, Professor, University of Akureyri, Iceland Anna Karlsdóttir, Associate Professor, University of Iceland Alexandra Middleton, Assistant Professor, University of Oulu, Finland Gabriela Argüello, Associate Senior Lecturer, University of Gothenburg, Sweden This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E8
May 19 · 32 min
Arctic sovereignty in a New World Order
What is the current status of indigenous rights and self-determination in the Arctic? And where must progress move faster, particularly when it comes to climate change and its devastating impact on indigenous communities? Joining the conversation are: Sara Olsvig, International Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council Jessica Veldstra, Executive Director of the Aleut International Association Per-Olof Nutti, President of the Saami Council The Session is moderated by Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Chair of the Arctic Circle Polar Dialogue and Former Prime Minister of Iceland. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E7
May 12 · 25 min
The EU looks up North: What role for Europe in the Arctic?
How does the European Union position itself in the Arctic? And what is its role in keeping the region safe and stable, promoting international cooperation, and supporting sustainable and inclusive development? Joining the conversation is Costas Kadis, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans of the European Commission. The Session is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and Former President of Iceland. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E6
April 29 · 37 min
Can geoengineering save us?
Is geoengineering going to save the world or risk precipitating further climate crises by interfering with nature? And what international frameworks are needed to ensure it is both responsibly governed and genuinely useful? Joining the conversation are: Dalee Sambo Dorough, Senior Scholar at the University of Alaska Anchorage Shaun Fitzgerald, Director of the Centre for Climate Repair at the University of Cambridge Mark Symes, Programme Director at ARIA — Advanced Research and Invention Agency The Session is moderated by Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Chair of the Arctic Circle Polar Dialogue and Former Prime Minister of Iceland. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org
S11 · E5
April 28 · 16 min
The Arctic in Crisis?
What is Finland's perspective and role amidst the evolving security dynamics in the Arctic? And how is Finland approaching the twin challenges of climate change and the pursuit of sustainable solutions in the region? Joining the conversation is Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland. The Session is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and Former President of Iceland. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org

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