Arctic Council Secretariat

The Norwegian Chairship is bringing a message from the ❄️Frozen World to the UNFCCC COP29 in Baku. The cryosphere binds us together by supplying fresh water to millions of people, stabilizing the global climate, and protecting us from sea-level rise. However, the cryosphere is under significant threat from various climate change-driven factors - this is why Norway and a suite of cooperation partners are bringing the cryosphere to COP29. The high-level panel will explore the many ways a changing cryosphere affects not just the Arctic and other cryosphere regions such as the Himalaya, and the people that call these regions home, but also the rest of the world. It looks at how these changes are speeding up at an unprecedented rate and impacting people everywhere. Learn more about the side event 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUTjKXc4

Are you attending the Arctic Circle Assembly this week? Mark your calendars 📅 to follow sessions organized by the Norwegian Chairship of the Arctic Council, our Working Groups & more 👇 P.s. don't forget to stop by our booth and say hi 👋

The registration for the Arctic Youth Conference 2025 in Tromsø/Romsa is now open! Sign up for an inspiring event focused on empowering Arctic youth and shaping the future of the region. Don't miss this chance to connect, share, and make an impact. Read more and register from the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dg8nau-6

✈️The Arctic Council’s Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials, Morten Høglund, just completed a week-long visit to 🇨🇦Canada with stops in Ottawa & Iqaluit. We spoke with Morten Høglund to learn about his trip, impressions from Iqaluit & what he will take away from the experience. Abridged version below👇 full article w/ photos here 👉 https://lnkd.in/duN8NXPz ❓What was the purpose of your trip to Ottawa & Iqaluit? To meet with Canadian colleagues as well as relevant representatives & organizations to gain some firsthand insight into Canada's priorities in the Arctic. I had never been to Nunavut before this, & I felt it was important that I go to that region to gain a greater understanding of the environmental, social & sustainable development issues from a North American perspective. ❓What were some highlights from your trip? While in Ottawa, we had a very good meeting with Canadian representatives in the Arctic Council’s Working Groups. We had a constructive dialog around the great projects & activities currently underway in the Working Groups & experiences & lessons learned working under the guidelines for virtual meetings, as well as future ambitions & potential new projects. The biggest highlight for me was being in Iqaluit, meeting with representatives from Nunavut & learning about their priorities & plans that are in place. I felt a lot of energy while in Iqaluit & was inspired by the positive attitudes & optimism that many people expressed. ❓What are some of the key issues you discussed? Infrastructure is of course very critical. On our first day in Iqaluit, we observed the new deep sea port, which will allow for more efficient transport of goods. We also discussed environmental issues such as adapting to climate change & biodiversity. Discussions on development issues included education opportunities, health & access to healthcare, business opportunities & economic viability. One common theme that came up in many of my discussions was the importance of Indigenous knowledge. Indigenous Peoples & Indigenous knowledge holders must be involved in research processes from the very start. ❓What impressions from Iqaluit will you take back with you to Norway? The energy, & all the possibilities the people of Iqaluit see for building a sustainable society is something I will take with me from this trip. For us southerners, Iqaluit looked like an extremely remote part of the world, but the people that live there have sustained over generations. They have adapted to many changes, they have extensive knowledge, & they see a future. Of course they face challenges, but I was positively surprised by how the representatives we met view their future & their vision for sustaining these communities in Nunavut & the larger Canadian Arctic.

Students and recent grads, are you interested in the Arctic and exploring work in an international environment? Then look no further, because the Arctic Council Secretariat in Tromsø 🇳🇴 is hiring an intern! Applicants must be enrolled in a university degree program at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level, or have concluded studies no later than 12 months before the application deadline. Applicants for this position must also be a citizen of one of the eight Arctic States; Canada, Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, United States, Sweden, Russian Federation or Norway. Read more at https://lnkd.in/dt2Fdafz and apply by 7th of October ✍️

Students and recent grads, are you interested in the Arctic and exploring work in an international environment? Then look no further, because the Arctic Council Secretariat in Tromsø 🇳🇴 is hiring an intern! Applicants must be enrolled in a university degree program at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level, or have concluded studies no later than 12 months before the application deadline. Applicants for this position must also be a citizen of one of the eight Arctic States; Canada, Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, United States, Sweden, Russian Federation or Norway. Read more at https://lnkd.in/dt2Fdafz and apply by 7th of October ✍️

Over 1,660 unique ships sailed in Arctic waters in 2022. What types of ships were most common, and what can that tell us about activity in Arctic waters? Gain more insights from our Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment Working Group on the types of ships operating in the Arctic 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMjMu9Md

#DYK the number of unique ships entering the Arctic Polar Code area increased 37% between 2013-2023? That's an increase of around 500 ships 🛳️ Learn more #ArcticShipping stats from PAME's report on the increase in Arctic Shipping: https://lnkd.in/dg_6rrgZ

Happy birthday, Arctic Economic Council 🎉 10 years ago, the Arctic Council established the AEC as an independent body to promote sustainable economic development in the Arctic. The Arctic Council & AEC share the common goal of ensuring the wellbeing & prosperity of all Arctic inhabitants. To learn more about the AEC, visit their website 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePrRG2J

Want to contribute to discussions on emergency management in the Arctic? Submit a poster or presentation for the 2025 Arctic Emergency Management Conference - topics related to Arctic emergency prevention, preparedness & response are welcome. 📅 Deadline 23 September! More here: https://lnkd.in/d3WZ8tDW