The Arctic Circle Podcast

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 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.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

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 2019-2021Haukur Harðarson, Chairman and Founder, Arctic Green EnergyEiríkur Bragason, COO Arctic Green EnergyCharlotte Zhao, CFO Arctic Green Energy – BeijingThe panel is moderated by Sigurður Atli Jónsson, CEO, of Arctic Green Energy.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum and was organized by: Arctic Green Energy. 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.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In 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 SurveyKelly Hogan, British Antarctic SurveyAlix Rommel, University of St AndrewsJeremy Wilkinson, British Antarctic SurveyTakashi Kikuchi, Director, Institute of Arctic Climate and Environment Research, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum and was organized by: the British Embassy in Tokyo.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.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In 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 Geopolitics and Security, and the Arctic Yearbook.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.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In 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 LaplandFu-Kuo Liu, Professor & Director, Centre for Security Studies, National Chengchi UniversityAlbert van Wijngaarden, Visiting Researcher, Arctic Centre, University of LaplandAileen Aseron Espiritu, Researcher & Network leader, The Arctic University of NorwayThis event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum and was organized by: The Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law (NIEM), Arctic Centre; in cooperation with UArctic Chair in Arctic Legal Research & Education and UArctic Law Thematic Network. 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.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In 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 NorwayJacob Isbosethsen, Head of Representation in Beijing, Government of GreenlandKristín Ingvarsdóttir, Assistant Professor, University of IcelandMarc Lanteigne, Associate Professor, UiT The Arctic University of NorwayWrenn Yennie Lindgren, Senior Research Fellow, NUPI, The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs; Associate Research Fellow, UI, The Swedish Institute of International AffairsThe discussions are moderated by Juha Saunavaara, Associate Professor, Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University, Japan.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum and was organized by: the University 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. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In 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 ResearchYuka Oishi, Lecturer, Kobe UniversityNaomi Harada, Professor, Tokyo UniversityFujio Ohnishi, Associate Professor, Arctic Research Center/Hokkaido UniversityComments on the discussions are provided by:Hajo Eicken, International Arctic Research Center/UAFPaul Arthur Berkman, President, Science Diplomacy Center™; Senior Fellow, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum and was organized by: the Arctic Challenge for Sustainability II project; NIPR; JAMESTEC; and Hokkaido University.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.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In this episode we listen to a panel on the future of Arctic geopolitics. The Panelists are:Miyase Christensen, Professor, Stockholm University, SwedenAtsushi SUNAMI, President, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, JapanJian YANG, Vice-President, Shanghai Institute for International Studies, ChinaLassi Heininen, Chair, GlobalArctic Mission Council; Professor Emeritus, University of Lapland, FinlandThis event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan forum and was organized in association with The Arctic Circle Mission Council on the GlobalArcticArctic 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.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In 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 FoodJohan Kvalheim, Director, Japan & Korea Norwegian Seafood CouncilHide SAKAGUCHI, President of the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI), Executive Director of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, JapanChef Saori ICHIHARA, former Executive Chef, Ichi Restaurant, JapanJens Simon Ulvoy, CEO Aqua AzuriThe panel is chaired by Mads Frederiksen, Executive Director, Arctic Economic Council.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum and was organized with The Arctic Economic Council and the North Norwegian Competence Center Food; in association with Bodø 2024 European Capital of Culture; and with partnership from the Norwegian Seafood council and Korea Maritime Institute.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.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In 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 GreenlandMalik Peter Koch Hansen, Board Member of Nunanut Allanut Politikkeqarnermut Peqatigiiffik, The Greenland Foreign Policy SocietyQivioq Løvstøm, Assistant Professor, Ilisimatusarfik/University of Greenland; Chair, Human Rights Council of GreenlandUlrik Pram Gad, Senior Researcher, Danish Institute for International StudiesKlaus Georg Hansen, Senior Analyst, Danish Institute for International StudiesThe Panel is chaired by Minori Takahashi, Associate Professor, Hokkai-Gakuen University, Sapporo.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum and was organized in association with the Government of Greenland, Representation in Beijing; and the Danish Institute for International 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 secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org