The Arctic Circle Podcast

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 monito

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 Gl

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 developmen

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 exp

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

In this episode, we look at the Arctic from the perspective of Asia. As the Arctic changes, it’s becoming a space of global concern, not only for the Arctic states, but also for countries around the world. The region is emerging as a new frontier: economically, scientifically, and politically. And with that, new questi