The Arctic Circle Podcast

Updated: 18 Feb 2025 • 173 episodes
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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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You’re listening to the Arctic Circle podcast. In this episode, you are invited to join a dialogue about the emerging trade routes connecting Greenland, Canada, and the United States. Listen in as experts unpack the opportunities for economic growth and strengthening of North American ties, but also discuss the challen

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In this episode, H.E. Halla Tómasdóttir, President of Iceland, addresses the Arctic and global community, calling for bold and urgent action to tackle environmental disruptions, inequality, discrimination, misinformation, and rising conflicts. She underscores Iceland"s commitment to becoming a hub of solutions for solv

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In this episode, H.E. Liu Zhenmin, Special Envoy for Climate Change of the People’s Republic of China, outlines China’s priorities in Arctic climate governance. He highlights the importance of scientific research, clean energy and transport development, and the strengthening of economic and scientific cooperation. The

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In this episode, Maria Varteressian, State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, advocates for the irreplaceable role of the Arctic Council in promoting regional cooperation amid climate change and geopolitical tensions, emphasizing its function as the only forum representing the shared interests and

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NATO in the Arctic

In this episode, Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, responds to questions from participants at the Arctic Circle Assembly. The Q&A is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This discussion originally took place at the 2024 Arctic Circle

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In this episode, we analyze and assess the effectiveness of current legal protection frameworks under international law in safeguarding the rights of Indigenous peoples and the security of Arctic communities, amidst climate change-driven security challenges and growing global interests in the region. Our panelists incl

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