Welcome to the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly

In this episode, H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland, officially kicks off the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly, which took place October 17-19 in Reykjavík, Iceland.  This opening speech sets the tone for our new podcast season, which will feature a range of inspiring and thought-provoking speeches, Q&As, sessions, and discussions from this year"s Assembly. Whether you"re tuning in for the first time or are a long-time listener, we invite you to join the ongoing conversation on the future of the Arctic and our planet.  To our new audience, welcome aboard; to our dedicated friends, we’re honored to have you with us once again. 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