The Arctic Circle Podcast

Arctic Circle

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!

  1. 1d ago

    The GIUK Gap is Back: Why This Cold War Chokepoint Matters Again

    Why has the GIUK Gap, the maritime corridor between Greenland, Iceland, and the United Kingdom, returned to the centre of global security debates, and in what new forms? Joining the conversation are: Michael Delaunay, Researcher, Observatoire de la politique et la sécurité de l'Arctique (OPSA), CanadaMarco Dordoni, Senior Researcher, Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI)Céline Rodrigues, Researcher, Portuguese Institute of International Relations (IPRI-NOVA)The Session is moderated by Eda Ayaydin, Lecturer at the University of London Institute in Paris and Researcher at the Malaurie Institute of Arctic Research. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd-4th, 2026. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.  Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org

  2. Jul 21

    Black Carbon: Threat from the Arctic to the Andes

    Black carbon - the fine particles released by burning fossil fuels and biomass -  is accelerating ice melting, disrupting ecosystems, and threatening public health. What do we know about its impacts, and what can be done? Joining the conversation are: Mario Acquarone, Deputy Secretary of the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP)David Hik, Vice-President Research & Chief Scientist, Polar Knowledge CanadaSrdan Dobricic, Joint Research Centre of the European CommissionStefania Gilardoni, Research Director, Institute of Polar Sciences, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP)The Session is moderated by Warren Cairns, Senior Researcher, Institute of Polar Sciences, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP). This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.  Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org

  3. Jul 14

    Arctic Conversations for Non-Arctic and Non-Observer States

    Why are nations that have no Arctic territory and no observer status in Arctic governance bodies interested in the region and what do they have to contribute? Joining the conversation are: Jefferson Simões, Professor at the Universidade Federal de Rio Grande do Sul, Member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, and Former Vice-President of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)Eda Ayaydin, Lecturer at the University of London Institute in Paris and Researcher at the Malaurie Institute of Arctic ResearchSalomé Mormentyn, Polar Initiative Manager at the Prince Albert II of Monaco FoundationCéline Rodrigues, Researcher at the Portuguese Institute of International Relations (IPRI-NOVA)The Session is moderated by Andreas Raspotnik, Director of the High North Center for Business and Governance at Nord University, Norway, and Senior Researcher at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Norway. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.  Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org

  4. Jul 7

    The Science of Snow

    Have you ever wondered why snow is so central to the Arctic environment? Joining the conversation are: Barbara Frigo, Professor, Politecnico di Torino, ItalyDavid Cappelletti, Professor, Università di Perugia, ItalyClaudio Artoni, PhD student, Università Bicocca, ItalyThe Session is moderated by Andrea Spolaor, Professor at the Institute of Polar Sciences, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP). This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.  Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org

  5. Jun 30

    How to deter Russian disinformation in the Arctic?

    How does Russian propaganda and disinformation impact the Arctic environment, its communities, and the world's understanding of the region? Joining the conversation are: Ksenia Vakhrusheva, Bellona Foundation, BulgariaAndrey Danilov, Sami Activist and Member of the International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of RussiaBenjamin Shultz, Lead Researcher at the American Sunlight Project, GermanyLiubov Velychko, Freelance Investigative Journalist, UkraineThe Session is moderated by Yury Sergeev, Arctic Project Advisor at the Bellona Environmental Transparency Center, Lithuania. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.  Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org

  6. Jun 23

    Diplomacy, Science and the Power of International Collaboration

    How can the example of collaboration across Italian institutions and with international partners help strengthen Arctic policy and advance scientific cooperation in one of the world’s most critical regions? Joining the conversation is Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.  Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org

  7. Jun 16

    What Non-Arctic Nations bring to science, diplomacy and security in the Arctic

    What contributions can non-Arctic states make to the Arctic region and to the people living in the North across science, innovation, diplomacy, and security? Joining the conversation are: Volker Rachold, Head of the German Arctic Office, Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine ResearchAgostino Pinna, Special Envoy for the Arctic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ItalyClaire Buckley, Ambassador of Ireland to Norway and IcelandFranziska Hagedorn, Head of the Arctic Policy Division, German Federal Foreign OfficePiotr Rychlik, Ambassador for Arctic and Antarctic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of PolandToomas Lukk, Special Envoy for the Arctic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of EstoniaKenneth Høegh, Arctic Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials of the Arctic CouncilThe Session is moderated by Marie Anne Coninsx, Former EU Ambassador at Large for the Arctic and Senior Associate Fellow, Egmont Institute, Belgium. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.  Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org

  8. Jun 9

    Indigenous Sovereignty

    How is indigenous sovereignty articulated within national, regional, and international legal frameworks in the Arctic? Joining the conversation are: Mona Fortier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of CanadaSara Olsvig, International Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar CouncilJessica Veldstra, Executive Director of the Aleut International AssociationFederico Lenzerini, Professor of International Law, University of Siena in ItalyThe Session is moderated by Sara Riccetti Selim, Analyst at the Centro Studi Italia-Canada. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.  Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org

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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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    Arctic Circle
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
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