The Arctic Circle Podcast

In this episode we listen to a panel on the new Netflix series Borgen, taking place in Greenland.The panel members are:Svend Hardenberg, playing Hans Eliassen, Greenlandic Minister of Foreign Affairs and Natural Resources in the Netflix Series.Per Fly, Director of Netflix‘s BorgenA Surprise Guest  will join the panel half way through the Session.The panel is chaired by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, 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 Mads Frederiksen Director of the Arctic Economic Council interviewing three Arctic Chefs discussing Arctic Food and the challenges of introducing Arctic Food to the world. The three Chefs are: Sheila Flaherty, Chef and Entrepreneur, Nunavut, CanadaRúnar Pierre Heriveaux,  Head Chef, ÓX Restaurant, IcelandRobert Kinneen, Tlingit, Outreach Director, NATIFS- North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, USA This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland and was a part of a larger Food Event taking place at the Assembly, hosted by the Arctic Economic Council.View more of the Food Festival on youtube: https://youtu.be/8uVcMivYYjsArctic 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 hosted by Arctic Basecamp on Encouraging Bold Climate Action. The panelists are:Gail Whiteman, Founder, of Arctic Basecamp; and Professor of Sustainability, at the University of Exeter's Business SchoolGill Einhorn, Head, of Innovation and Transformation, at the Centre for Nature and Climate, at the World Economic ForumJan-Gunnar Winther, Director of the Center for the Ocean and the Arctic and Specialist Director at the Norwegian Polar InstituteThis event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, 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 Musa Filipus, Archbishop of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, LCCN; President, Lutheran World Federation (LWF) discuss Christianity and Climate Change.The dialogue is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, 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 a panel of leaders from Arctic Governments discuss Gender Equality and Diversity in Arctic Leadership. The leaders are:H.E. Rt Hon. Mary Simon, Governor General of CanadaH.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of IcelandH.E. Naaja H. Nathanielsen, Minister of Finance and Gender Equality, Government of GreeenlandThe Session is moderated by Patricia Johnson Castle, Youth Representative, Jane Glassco Northern Fellows.This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, 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 H.E. Angus Robertson, External Affairs Secretary, Scottish Government discusses how Scotland has strengthened their Arctic involvement in the past 6 years.The dialogue is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, 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 H.E. Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Development, Singapore, discuss how changes in the Arctic affects Singapore and how Singapore is involved in the Arctic. The dialogue is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, 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 H.E. Jenis av Rana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Culture, introduce the new Arctic Policy of the Faroe Islands. The dialogue is followed by a Q&A with the audience and is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, 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 Derek Chollet, Counselor of the U.S. Department of State and Lisa Murkowski, United States Senator for Alaska introduce the new Arctic Strategy of the United States. Following the introduction experts from across the U.S. Government will discuss the strategy in further detail and taking questions from the audience. The experts are:Ambassador David Balton, Executive Director, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President, United StatesMike Sfraga, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research CommissionMaxine Burkett, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Fisheries and Polar Affairs, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. State DepartmentRandy “Church” Kee, Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, United StatesThe Q&A  section is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, 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 H.E. Joseph Borell, EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy and Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General, Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries at the European Commission introduce the EU Arctic Policy. This event originally took place at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, 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