The Arctic Circle Podcast

In 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, TokyoAmbassador Youngki HONG, Republic of Korea Arctic Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign AffairsEvan T. BLOOM, Senior Fellow, the Wilson Center Polar Institute; Former Senior U.S. Diplomat in Charge of Polar AffairsAmbassador Feng GAO, Special Representative for Arctic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of ChinaAmbassador Sam TAN, Special Envoy for Arctic Affairs of Singapore, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SingaporeRear Admiral Monty KHANNA (Retd), Joint Secretary, of the Government of India, New DelhiThe Panel is chaired by Evan T. Bloom, Senior Fellow, at the Wilson Center Polar Institute; former Senior U.S. Diplomat in charge of Polar Affairs.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum and was organized in association with the Wilson Center Polar 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 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, JapanShoko NIREKI, Chairman, Icelandic Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ICCJ)The Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is chaired by Mads Frederiksen, Executive Director of the Arctic Economic Council.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum.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 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 GreenlandMia 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 Chair of Arctic Parliamentarians.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 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, JapanThe Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is chaired by Volker Rachold, Head of the German Arctic Office, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research, Germany.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum. 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 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, JapanAmbassador Feng Gao, Special Representative for Arctic Affairs of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of ChinaAmbassador Youngki Hong, Arctic Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of KoreaThe Panel includes a Q&A with the audience moderated by Hide Sakaguchi, President of the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI), Executive Director of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan and H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman Arctic Circle; President of Iceland 1996-2016 This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Japan Forum and was organized by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. A video recording from the session may be found hereArctic 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 five experts discuss collaboration accross borders and boundaries.The Scientists are:Ashok Kumar Byanju Shrestha, Mayor of Dhulikhel, NepalMadleline Redfern, COO, CanArctic Inuit Networks; Northern Director Arctic360, Iqaluit Nunavut, CanadaCrawford Patkotak, Chairman of the Board, Arctic Regional Slope Corporation, United StatesDavid W. Lamm, Deputy Director, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, United StatesMead Treadwell, Chair of US Arctic Research Commission, 2006-2010; Lt. Governor of Alaska, 2010-2014; Chairman/CEO of Qilak LNG; Board Member, Pt CapitalThe Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience moderated by Omair Ahmad, Managing Editor for South Asia, The Third Pole, India and Kathryn Friedman, North American Arctic Policy Advisor, Ted Stevens Center for Arctic SecurityStudies, United StatesThis event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Abu Dhabi Forum and was organized by 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

In 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 EnergyAdnan 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, ADSWBenedikt Höskuldsson, Special Envoy for Climate and Permanent Representative of Iceland to IRENAThe Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience moderated by Nawal Al Hosany, Permanent Representative of the UAE to IRENA.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Abu Dhabi Forum.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 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, IcelandMarc Lanteigne, Associate Professor, UiT The Arctic University of NorwayRasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen, Nansen Professor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway; University of Akureyri, IcelandThe Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience moderated by Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Abu Dhabi Forum.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 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 OfficeEklabya Sharma, Senior Fellow-Policy Advisor, ICIMOD; Senior Advisor and Distinguished Fellow, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), IndiaPema Gyamtsho, Director General, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)The Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience moderated by Dagfinnur Sveinbjörnsson, Arctic Circle Emissary on the Third Pole, Climate and the Oceans.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Abu Dhabi Forum.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 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 1996-2016Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen, Nansen Professor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway; University of Akureyri, IcelandHide Sakaguchi, President of the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI), Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), JapanPema Gyamtsho, Director General, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)Rupert Robinson, Managing Partner, Seven GlaciersThe Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience moderated by Ganesh Paudel, Joint Secretary and Deputy Director General, Department of Forests and Soil Conservation, Ministry of Forests and Environment, NepalThis event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Abu Dhabi Forum.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