

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.Don't miss out—tune in every Thursday for the latest episode of The Arctic Circle Podcast!
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Mar 20, 2024 • 15min
H.E. Høgni Høydal, The Faroe Islands in the Arctic
In this episode we listen to H.E. Høgni Høydal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade; Deputy Prime Minister, the Faroe Islands, speak on the Faroe Islands in the Arctic.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly. The speech is followed by a Q&A with the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Mar 13, 2024 • 41min
Green Hydrogen: The Energy Future of the North?
Panelists are:H.E. Gillian Martin, Minister for Energy and the Environment, The Scottish GovernmentTove Søvndal Gant, Head of the Greenlandic Representation in ReykjavikFrank Yu, Global Vice President of Envision Energy and Head of Envision HydrogenTryggvi Þór Herbertsson, Head of Hydrogen Strategy and Partnership, Qair GroupThe panel is moderated by Össur Skarphéðinsson, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Mar 6, 2024 • 11min
Andrew Light: The U.S. Energy Mission
You’re listening to the Arctic Circle Podcast, in this episode we listen to Andrew Light, Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy, discuss the U.S. Energy Mission.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Feb 21, 2024 • 36min
Security and Defense
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 StatesLouise Calais, Ambassador for Arctic Affairs, SwedenInga Nyhamar, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NorwayPetteri Vuorimäki, Ambassador for Arctic and Antarctic Affairs & Senior Arctic Official of FinlandThe panel is moderated by Matthew Hickey, Associate Director, Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security StudiesThis event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly and was organized in collaboration with the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Feb 14, 2024 • 35min
The New Arctic Vision of the United States: Dialogue with Senator Lisa Murkowski
In this episode we listen to Lisa Murkowski, United States Senator from Alaska, speak on the New Arctic Vision of the United States.The Senator's speech is followed by a Q&A with the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Feb 7, 2024 • 16min
The Mãori Come to the Arctic
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 ZealandLisa Tumahai, Chairperson, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, New ZealandMere Takoko, Vice President, Conservation International Aotearoa, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, New ZealandThe panel is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of IcelandThis event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Jan 31, 2024 • 7min
Honourable Dan Vandal, Canada's Arctic: Challenges and Opportunities
In this episode we listen to the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Government of Canada, speak on Canada's Arctic, it's challenges and opportunities.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Jan 24, 2024 • 13min
The First Arctic Marine Biotech Unicorn
In this episode we listen to a dialogue between Fertram Sigurjónsson, Founder and CEO of Kerecis and H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle as they discuss the success of Kerecis, the first Arctic Marine Biotech Unicorn.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Jan 17, 2024 • 29min
The Future of Arctic Investment
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 BankHugh Short, Co-Founder, Chairman/CEO Pt CapitalThe panel is moderated by Danielle Bochove, Toronto Bureau Chief & Senior Reporter for the Arctic, Bloomberg NewsThis event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Jan 3, 2024 • 10min
H.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir: Climate Change and Global Challenges
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 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