Arctic Circle

🌎 What an incredible showing from Maine at the 11th Annual Arctic Circle Assembly and Business Forum in The City of Reykjavik! Our 29-person delegation brought together Maine's finest minds across business, research, and education. Here are the highlights from an amazing 3 days: 🌟 [📸 Swipe through for 12 moments from the Assembly] 🤝 TRADE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT "Greenland's Trade Horizons" panel moderated by Dan B. (Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, Maine International Trade Center) with Mark Hopkins (Hancock Lumber), Karl Faurschou, Thomas "Tyt" Mogensen (Nalik Ventures), and Niels Clemensen (Royal Arctic Line A/S) 🌊 BLUE ECONOMY INNOVATION & DATA "Ocean Data & AI" panel featuring Blaine Grimes (Gulf of Maine Ventures), Steve Woll (Ocean Data Network), Daniel Bookham (Allen Insurance and Financial), and Olavur Ellefsen (Flowcore, Ocean Rainforest) "Arctic Business Insurance" insights from Daniel Bookham (Allen Insurance and Financial) Tour of First Water, Iceland's largest land based aquaculture investment, with Twain Braden of Archipelago Law. 🎓 EDUCATION & PARTNERSHIPS Maine-Arctic Connections Showcase with Gwendolyn Mahon & Cameron Wake (University of New England) and Belinda Theriault (Fulbright Commission Iceland) 'Future of Education 'Partnerships' panel with Jacqueline Edmondson (University of Southern Maine) and Patrick Arnold New England Ocean Cluster Arctic Development 2025-2050 featuring Charles Norchi (University of Maine School of Law) Gender in Arctic Ocean Spaces with Holly Parker (Bowdoin College Schiller Coastal Studies Center) 🎉 MAINE NIGHT RECEPTION Special thanks to our premiere sponsor Eimskip and supporting sponsors University of New England, Hancock Lumber, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Maine Port Authority, Maine International Trade Center and Allen Insurance and Financial for making our final celebration unforgettable! #MaineArctic #Assembly2024 #BusinessForum2024 #MaineBusiness #OceanInnovation #MaineEducation #ArcticDevelopment #Reykjavik #InternationalTrade

As one of the SOI Foundation delegates at the Arctic Circle Assembly, I had the incredible opportunity to speak at a panel on “Early Career and International Perspectives on Polar Science Policy Linkages.” Reflecting on this experience, I feel immense gratitude. We engaged in meaningful discussions about how to support governments in developing science-based policies for the Arctic and beyond, with a particular emphasis on integrating Indigenous knowledge. A key takeaway for me was the essential role of young professionals in this dialogue. Engaging with diverse voices enriches our conversations and fosters growth. When asked what advice I would give to those starting their careers, I shared the best advice I’ve ever received: Be curious and unafraid. Initiate conversations, ask questions, and reach out. This experience reinforced my belief in the power of collective action. The African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together,” resonated with me throughout the panel. It captures the essence of collaboration and community. As we face complex global challenges, it’s crucial that we come together to find solutions. I’m excited to continue fostering these connections and to be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Together, we can truly go far. 🎐

- Det var ärofyllt att som företagare få representera Luleå och att arbeta fram och presentera nya policydokument kring samhälle, urbefolkning, miljö och infrastruktur för ambassadörer och de högst uppsatta inom politiken som Claude Veron-Reville som arbetar med just de här frågorna inom EU. @Pontus Frank, VD för Explore Luleå, har representerat Luleå vid Arctic Circle Assembly i Reyjkavik, Island, där 2 000 ministrar, parlamentsledamöter, tjänstemän, experter, forskare, entreprenörer och studenter från 60 olika länder samlades mellan 17-19 oktober. Ett av fokusområden för i år var turism. På Island deltog även @Nataliia Hammarberg, internationell strateg och Daniel Smirat, kommunfullmäktiges ordförande. Även Carina Sammeli, kommunstyrelsens ordförande, närvarade och var inbjuden att tala i tre panelsamtal. – Jag är särskilt glad över att Luleå kommun blev inbjuden att prata innovation och näringslivsutveckling på EU-kommissionens seminarium. Det är viktigt att vi som bor i Arktis, som ju har fyra miljoner invånare sammanräknat, får vara med och påverka och då behöver vi vara representerade i de forum där samtalen om Arktis och utvecklingen i norr pågår. Läs hela nyheten: https://lnkd.in/dQW6YGyg #luleakommun #lulea #arcticcircleassembly #explorelulea #turism

#throwbackmonday, a week ago we returned from the annual Arctic Circle Assembly that gave us a fantastic opportunity to introduce our work and learn about the state of various industries, diplomatic and scientific collaborations and projects. We immersed into many sessions and conversations during the Assembly and its special Business Forum. The diverse topics including arctic youth, indigenous decision making, new policies, changed landscape in politics and business development, urgent calls for climate related issue provided us an excellent opportunity to engage with the most relevant and crucially important work in the Arctic. Read more about the Assembly in The Polar Retrospective in Polar Journal AG by our CEO Michael Wenger. Click here for the full article: https://lnkd.in/eH7RMMfU   Polar Jobs Arctic Circle Arctic Council #polarjournal #polarjobs #polarnews #arcticcircle #arctic #globalnetwork #collaboration #businessdevelopment #arcticbusinessforum

As Norway's chairship of the Arctic Council embarks on its final six months, it is time to look back on the road that was forged as they walked, when they were handed a broken council from a Russia at war. Maria Varteressian Morten Høglund Arctic Council Arctic Circle #Norway #Reykjavik #Russia #diplomacy

The 2024 ARCADE cohort presented the results of their 10-month research at the Arctic Circle Assembly! Over the past 10 months, 10 PhD and Master’s students have participated in the Arctic Academy for Social and Environmental Leadership (ARCADE), an interdisciplinary program dedicated to tackling the unique challenges facing the Arctic. 🌍 At this year’s Arctic Circle Assembly, our ARCADE fellows presented innovative solutions to address the impacts of climate change in the Arctic. Their research highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in developing strategies for a sustainable future in the region. 🌱 We are incredibly proud of our fellows for their dedication, leadership, and passion for the Arctic region! 🎓💙 The partners behind ARCADE are: Háskóli Íslands, Rannsóknasetur um norðurslóðir, Sustainability Institute at the University of Iceland, Ilisimatusarfik & UiT- The Arctic University of Norway In cooperation with the Arctic Circle & the Arctic Initiative at Harvard's Belfer Center - The programme is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

❄️ SOMETHING COOL ABOUT THE ARCTIC ❄️ ⚓Cmdr. Rachael Gosnell, Professor of Strategic Security Studies at the Marshall Center attended the Arctic Circle Assembly Oct. 17-19 in Reykjavik, Iceland. 🇮🇸 🗣️Commander Gosnell presented on a Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies -organized panel, 'Climate Security Dynamics in the Arctic: Building Understanding and Action'. Her remarks focused on the strategic impact of #climatechange on security, particularly examining the climate-security nexus. 🔵 The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest annual international gathering on the #Arctic, attended by more than 2,000 participants from over 60 countries. Bringing together heads of state and governments, ministers, members of parliaments, indigenous leadership and representatives, experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, environmentalists, students, activists, and others from the international community of partners and participants interested in the Arctic. 🌐Learn more: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gvT5umua | https://lnkd.in/eU4gVPVB ----

Words cannot describe how amazing it was to support this group of outstanding youth at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik. We learned from Indigenous leaders and policy-makers, connected to both the land and community, and most importantly, WE MADE OUR VOICES HEARD! Congrats to the speakers on our panel, what a great and inspiring opportunity!

It was an absolute pleasure for me to attend the 2024 edition of the Arctic Circle in Reykjavik, Iceland, last week. During this three day conference, I had the privilege of attending more than a dozen sessions on topics related to #Arcticsecurity. The sessions covered everything from regional military insecurities, to dual-use technologies, to China’s growing influence in High North. I was delighted to discuss my upcoming research with representatives from Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) / Savoir polaire Canada (POLAIRE), Airbus Defence and Space Oy (Finland), ArcticNet, NATO Defense College, U.S. Coast Guard, University of Colorado Boulder, Loughborough University, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN), and so many more who appreciated my interest in the role of #intelligence in the Arctic. My key takeaway was the notable absence of intelligence from discussions related to Arctic military security. As so many were quick to point out, military security has taken on a significant role in the Arctic Circle Assembly this year. The hesitancy to include military intelligence in Arctic security dialogues is concerning. My goal over the next twelve months will be to leverage collaboration with various Arctic security experts and research groups to propel intelligence into the 2025 Arctic Circle agenda.