The 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly

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 as a long-time listener, we invite you to be part of the ongoing conversation about the future of the Arctic and our planet. 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.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org