What opportunities and challenges does mining in Greenland present, and how can the interests of local communities, industry, and the environment be balanced? Joining the conversation are: Sara Olsvig, International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC); Head of Delegation to the Arctic CouncilNaja Dyrendom Graugaard, Assistant Professor, University of Copenhagen, DenmarkNauja Bianco, Member of the Board of Directors, Greenland Resources Inc., Canada; Director, Isuma Consulting, GreenlandNi...
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What opportunities and challenges does mining in Greenland present, and how can the interests of local communities, industry, and the environment be balanced? Joining the conversation are: Sara Olsvig, International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC); Head of Delegation to the Arctic CouncilNaja Dyrendom Graugaard, Assistant Professor, University of Copenhagen, DenmarkNauja Bianco, Member of the Board of Directors, Greenland Resources Inc., Canada; Director, Isuma Consulting, GreenlandNi...
What opportunities and challenges does mining in Greenland present, and how can the interests of local communities, industry, and the environment be balanced? Joining the conversation are: Sara Olsvig, International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC); Head of Delegation to the Arctic CouncilNaja Dyrendom Graugaard, Assistant Professor, University of Copenhagen, DenmarkNauja Bianco, Member of the Board of Directors, Greenland Resources Inc., Canada; Director, Isuma Consulting, GreenlandNi...
What are NATO’s strategic priorities in the Arctic, and how is the Alliance responding to evolving security challenges in the region? Joining the conversation is Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee. His remarks are followed by an open Q&A with the audience moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This Session was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from Octobe...
How will shipbuilding - and the next generation of icebreakers - help keep the Arctic open, safe, and connected for research, trade, security, and the people who call the region home? Joining the conversation is James Davies, CEO of Davie Shipbuilding, with Friðrika Geirsdóttir, Director of the Arctic Circle Business Forum, as moderator. This Session was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Business Forum, held October 16th to 17th, during the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, in Reykjavík, Icelan...
What should be the United States’ priorities, responsibilities, and engagement in the Arctic? Joining the conversation are U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski and U.S. Senator Angus King who share their insights on United States’ role in the rapidly evolving Arctic landscape. Their remarks are followed by a Q&A with the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This Session was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, held...
In this episode, Friðrika Geirsdóttir, Director of the Arctic Circle Business Forum, and H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland, officially kickoff the 2025 Arctic Circle Business Forum - held at the Reykjavík EDITION Hotel, Iceland, from October 16th to 17th, during the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly. Along with the previous episode, this opening address marks the beginning of the 10th season of the Arctic Circle Podcast, which will feature discu...
In this episode, H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland, opens the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly - held at the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 16th to 18th. This opening address sets the stage for the 10th season of the Arctic Circle Podcast, featuring inspiring and thought-provoking speeches, Sessions, and discussions from the 2025 Assembly. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning a...
In this episode, we bring you an open dialogue on the Arctic’s growing geopolitical, geoscientific, and geoeconomic importance. The Session was co-moderated by H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland, and Mihir Sharma, Director of the Centre for Economy and Growth at the Observer Research Foundation. This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in New Delhi on May 3–4, 2025, and is part of the Polar Dialogue. Arctic...
In this episode, we discuss how the polar regions serve as bridges connecting Asia with the global community, highlighting collaborative efforts and partnerships that address urgent challenges and drive scientific discovery and innovation. Moderating the session was Loulia AlKhatib, Researcher at the UAE Presidential Court and Emirates Polar Program Secretariat. This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in New Delhi on May 3–4, 2025, and is part of the Polar...
In this episode, we focus on Arctic biodiversity, which supports food security and the livelihoods of Arctic communities. Yet today, with climate change accelerating, these ecosystems are under threat of irreversible loss. Moderating the session was Archana Singh, Scientist D at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, India. This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in New Delhi on May 3–4, 2025, and is part of the Polar Dialogue. Arctic Circle is ...
In this episode, we discuss knowledge exchange between the Arctic and the Hindu-Kush Himalaya. The conversation emphasizes two-way interactions between the regions, and stresses the need for an interdisciplinary network of scholars to study both their commonalities and differences. Moderating the session was Kamrul Hossain, Research Professor at the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland. This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in New Delhi on May 3–4,...
In this episode, we look at the role of non-Arctic states in Arctic governance, and how broader shifts in the global order are affecting the region. Moderating the session was Larry Ibrahim Mohammed, PhD Research Scholar at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway and Coordinator of the Afro Polar Initiative. This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in New Delhi on May 3–4, 2025, and is part of the Polar Dialogue. Arctic Circle is the largest network of intern...
In this episode, we talk about how changes in the Arctic region are influencing Asian climate patterns, including monsoons, and the effects on communities in some of the world’s most populated regions. Moderating the session was Manish Tiwari, Scientist F at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research. This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in New Delhi on May 3–4, 2025, and is part of the Polar Dialogue. Arctic Circle is the largest network of inter...
In this episode, we look at the importance of global cooperation in responding to the challenges facing the Arctic. As the region transforms, questions of sustainability, governance, and shared responsibility are becoming central to its future and to the global community. Moderating the Session was Sameer Patil, Director of the Centre for Security, Strategy, and Technology at the Observer Research Foundation. This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in New ...
In this episode, we continue our series on the Arctic and the Hindu-Kush Himalaya — this time turning from science to policy and action. What do recent findings mean for decision-making? And how can the concept of a cryosphere corridor guide interregional collaboration between these two vital regions? Moderating the session was Santosh Kumar Rauniyar, Project Advisor at the Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Cir...
In this episode, we begin a two-part series on the links between the Arctic and the Hindu-Kush Himalaya. We start with the science: how research in these two regions, together described as a cryosphere corridor, reveals shared challenges of melting ice, water security, and climate change. This episode is introduced by H.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Chair of the Arctic Circle Polar Dialogue and former Prime Minister of Iceland. Moderating the session was Mohd. Farooq Azam, Senior Cryosphere Speci...
In this episode, we look up to the Arctic sky. Connectivity has always been a challenge in the North: for shipping routes, for scientific research, and for the daily lives of Arctic communities. Now, with new ground stations being built in the region, opportunities are opening for advanced Earth observation, for monitoring geomagnetic activity, and with it, new implications for international law in the regulation of outer space. Moderating the session was Chaitanya Giri, Fellow at the Centre...
In this episode, we explore the growing involvement of the Global South in Arctic research and why it matters. This session discusses the possibility of creating a Global Arctic Science Policy Initiative as a collaborative research network linking scientific institutions, universities, and think tanks from both the Global North and South. The goal: to strengthen shared understanding and joint research efforts in the face of global climate challenges. Moderating the session was Ramchar...
In this episode, we turn our attention to how Nordic countries and India are engaging with the questions of blue economy and maritime security in the context of the Arctic and beyond. As Arctic waters open and interest in ocean resources grows, new challenges and opportunities are emerging around sustainable development, marine governance, and strategic cooperation. Moderating the session was Maria Elizabeth Joseph, Assistant Director of the Ananta Centre. This conversation was reco...
In this episode, we take a closer look at the United Arab Emirates’ new polar program. As global interest in the Arctic continues to grow, countries beyond the region, including those in the Middle East and South Asia, are stepping up investments in polar science, climate research, and international cooperation. To explore this emerging landscape, the conversation brought together: Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University, United Arab EmiratesJan-Gunnar Winther, Pro-rector for Rese...
In this episode, we continue our look at the changing Arctic, this time from the perspectives of Arctic and European states. The region is undergoing rapid transformation. While this brings challenges for Arctic communities, it also raises broader questions: about international cooperation, environmental responsibility, and the Arctic’s growing geopolitical and scientific importance. As large parts of the Arctic Ocean open, the region is emerging as a new frontier: economically, scientifica...
What opportunities and challenges does mining in Greenland present, and how can the interests of local communities, industry, and the environment be balanced? Joining the conversation are: Sara Olsvig, International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC); Head of Delegation to the Arctic CouncilNaja Dyrendom Graugaard, Assistant Professor, University of Copenhagen, DenmarkNauja Bianco, Member of the Board of Directors, Greenland Resources Inc., Canada; Director, Isuma Consulting, GreenlandNi...
