The Arctic Circle Podcast
The Arctic Circle Podcast brings together voices from the growing international community dedicated to the future of the Arctic and our planet. This podcast showcases a collection of inspiring and informative speeches, sessions, and dialogues from heads of state, government officials, ministers, parliamentarians, experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, indigenous representatives, environmentalists, students, activists, and other Arctic enthusiasts. Explore topics such as climate change, geopolitics, indigenous affairs, business, energy, shipping, ocean health, and societal issues.Topics include Climate change, Geopolitics, Indigenous Affairs, Business, Energy, Shipping, Oceans and Societal Issues. Don't miss out—tune in every Thursday for the latest episode of The Arctic Circle Podcast!
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In this episode, H.E. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, joins Samir Saran, President of the Observer Research Foundation, and H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland, to discuss India’s engagement in the Arctic. This conversation was recorded live at th
In this episode, Kenneth Høegh, Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials and Arctic Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, presents the priorities and mission of the Kingdom of Denmark"s chairship of the Arctic Council 2025–2027. He’s joined by Torsten Kjølby Nielsen, Senior Arctic Official of the Kingdom of Denmark, for a
In this episode, we take you to the opening session of the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in New Delhi on May 3–4, 2025. Kicking off the event were H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland, and Samir Saran, President of the Observer Research Foundation. The Forum was co-ho
In this episode, we explore how small, low-impact research platforms are changing the way science is conducted in the polar regions. As research activity in the Arctic grows, so does the need to reduce its environmental footprint—while increasing the value it brings to both the natural world and the communities who cal
In this episode, we assess the status of the global energy transition needed to address climate change and its impacts on ecosystems and societies. Joining the discussion are:H.E. Liu Zhenmin, Special Envoy for Climate Change of the People’s Republic of ChinaOran Young, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Universit
In this episode, Hon. Sasakawa Yōhei, Chairman of The Nippon Foundation, calls for unity and collective action to tackle the urgent challenges facing the world’s oceans, both in the Arctic and globally, in order to secure peace and prosperity for all of humanity. This speech was originally delivered at the 2024 Arctic