The Arctic Circle Podcast

Updated: 24 Jun 2025 • 194 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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In this episode, we look at the Arctic as a region in transformation - one that’s evolving due to shifting geopolitics, changing economies, and the growing impact of climate change. A panel of distinguished guests shares their insights on how the strategic imaginary of the Arctic is changing and what new possibilities

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In this episode, Milind Deora and Anurag Thakur, Members of the Parliament of India, join H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland, to share their vision for the ice-covered regions of our planet. This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in

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In this episode, we reflect on how science diplomacy can bridge divides and build trust across regions. Today’s crises, characterized by rising conflicts, climate change, mass displacement, and growing science denial, are deeply interconnected, with ripple effects felt across the globe, from the Arctic to the Himalaya–

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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

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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

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Welcome to the India Forum

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

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