Arctic Circle VIRTUAL
A new Online Media Platform for Dialogue on the Arctic
Arctic Circle VIRTUAL is an online media platform that offers prominent leaders in business, politics, science and other fields related to the Arctic, to present their views to a global audience. It presents new ways of discussing the Arctic while connecting interesting initiatives, speakers and organizations together.
Similarly to the Arctic Circle Assemblies and Forums, participants from all over the world are encouraged to ask their questions, make comments and be a part of the open democratic dialogue.
Greenland in the Arctic: Official Launch of a new Arctic Circle Mission Council
7 June 2021
The first official Arctic Circle VIRTUAL Dialogue of the new Arctic Circle Mission Council on Greenland and the Arctic was joined by H.E. Pele Broberg, Greenland's Minister for Foreign Affairs discussing the recently established Government of Greenland and it's new foreign policy focus.
The event was Co-chaired by Honorable Össur Skarphéðinsson, former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland; Chair of Iceland’s Commission on Greenland and
Honorable Sara Olsvig, former Vice Premier and Minister for Social Affairs, Families, Gender Equality and Justice; Current Ph.d. Fellow, University of Greenland
Visit the event site for the full video recording of the event, information on the speaker, co-chairs and full list of the members of the new Arctic Circle Mission Council on Greenland in the Arctic.
PRELUDE to the Arctic Circle Japan Forum
7 May 2021
Special Arctic Circle VIRTUAL Broadcasts from the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial Meeting
SESSION I: The Role of Japan in Arctic Cooperation
SESSION II: The Future of Arctic Science: the Role of Japan and the USA
The event was organized in cooperation with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation.
Visit the event site for full video recordings of each Session and information on the speakers.
Why and When? The Czech Republic's Arctic Council Observer Application
25 March 2021
02:00 pm GMT/10 am EDT
In this event Czech Republic's Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček discussed his country's recent application for Observer Status at the Arctic Council and answered questions from the audience.
The event was moderated by Mr. Tero Vauraste, Regional Director Europe of Iceye ltd and former Chairman of the Arctic Economic Council.
Visit the event page for the full video recording, links to brochures on the application, information on the speakers and more.
Reaction to the Greenland Report
15 March 2021
03:00 pm GMT/10 am EDT
In this event the speakers from the Greenlandic political, business and educational sectors discussed their reaction to the Greenland Report commissioned by the Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Speakers:
- Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam, MP the Danish Folketing (Siumut)
- Jacob Nitter Sørensen, CEO Air Greenland
- Josephine Nymand, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources; Chair of Greenland Research Council.
Concluding Remarks:
- H.E. Össur Skarphéðinsson, Chair of the Greenland Commission and former Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The event was moderated by Halla Hrund Logadóttir, Harvard Kennedy School Arctic Initiative.
Visit the event page for the full video recording, link to the full report, information on the speakers and more.
Greenland in the New Arctic
22 February 2021
3:00 pm GMT/10 am ET
In this event, Össur Skarphéðinsson, Chairman of the Greenland Committee discussed the newly published report on the current co-operation between Greenland and Iceland and it's 99 recommendations on how to strengthen it even further. Opening remarks from H.E. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs. Moderated by Halla Hrund Logadóttir, Harvard Kennedy School Arctic Initiative.
Visit the event page for the full video recording, link to the full report, information on the speakers and more.
Estonia in the Arctic Council? What can it offer?
14 January 2021
02:00 PM GMT/ 09:00 AM EDT
Estonia submitted an application for observer status in the Arctic Council on November 9, 2020.
During this event, President of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid, discussed the application, what Estonia can offer the Arctic and answered questions from the audience.
Moderated by H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman Arctic Circle, President of Iceland 1996-2016.
The Future of EU in the Arctic
1 December 2020
03:00 pm GMT/10 am EDT
A dialogue with EU's Ambassador at Large for the Arctic, Michael Mann on the Future of the EU in the Arctic and the updates to the EU Arctic Policy. Moderated by Rachael Lorna Johnstone, Professor of Law at the University of Akureyri and at Ilisimatursafik (University of Greenland).
Visit the event page for the full video recording, links to the EU Arctic Policy and related articles, information on H.E. Michael Mann and Rachael Lorna Johnston and more.
Arctic Future Challenge
26 November 2020
02:00 PM GMT/ 09:00 AM EDT
The Arctic Future Challenge Award Show. Awards were presented in three categories: Arctic Youth Startup of the Year, Arctic Youth Founder(s) of the year and Best Arctic Youth Business Concept.
Panel Discussions with the Winners after the Ceremony.
Visit the event page for the full video recording, links to Arctic Future Challenge website, information on the winners and more.
Sweden's New Arctic Policy
16 November 2020
14:45 am GMT
A dialogue with Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ann Linde on the new Arctic Policy of Sweden and its geopolitical implications. Moderated by H.E. Össur Skarphéðinsson, former Minister for Foreign Affairs in Iceland.
Visit the event page for the full video recording, links to Sweden's New Arctic Policy and related articles, information on H.E. Ann Linde and Former Minister Össur Skarphéðinsson and more.
Foto: Kristian Pohl/Regeringskansliet.
THE GLOBAL ARCTIC TODAY!
11 November 2020
4:00 PM GMT/ 11:00 AM EDT
A dialogue with the Arctic Circle Mission Council on the GlobalArctic, discussing geopolitical stability & power politics, fossil economy, focus on science, and the urgency of climate change mitigation.
Visit the event page for the full video recording, videos on the GlobalArctic Mission Council, information on the speakers and more.
MOSAiC: Largest Arctic Expedition in History
27 October 2020
08:00 AM EST/12:00 GMT
A dialogue with MOSAiC leaders Markus Rex and Antje Boetius. Moderated by Jan-Gunnar Winther, Director of the Center for the Ocean and the Arctic.
Visit the event page for the full video recording, videos on the MOSAiC Expedition, information on the speakers and more.
United States Presidential Elections
6 OCTOBER 2020
09:30am EDT / 1:30pm GMT
How will the Arctic be impacted by the U.S. Presidential Election?
The Arctic Circle is proud to present its first VIRTUAL event: Dialogue with Senator Lisa Murkowski. The Dialogue took place when the Presidential election was only four weeks away!
Visit the event page for the full video recording of the event and more information.
