The Arctic Circle Podcast

Arctic Circle
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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!

  1. APR 29

    Can geoengineering save us?

    Is geoengineering going to save the world or risk precipitating further climate crises by interfering with nature? And what international frameworks are needed to ensure it is both responsibly governed and genuinely useful? Joining the conversation are: Dalee Sambo Dorough, Senior Scholar at the University of Alaska AnchorageShaun Fitzgerald, Director of the Centre for Climate Repair at the University of CambridgeMark Symes, Programme Director at ARIA — Advanced Research and Invention AgencyThe Session is moderated by Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Chair of the Arctic Circle Polar Dialogue and Former Prime Minister of Iceland. 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

    38 min

  2. APR 28

    The Arctic in Crisis?

    What is Finland's perspective and role amidst the evolving security dynamics in the Arctic? And how is Finland approaching the twin challenges of climate change and the pursuit of sustainable solutions in the region? Joining the conversation is Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland. The Session is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and Former President of Iceland. 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

    17 min

  3. APR 22

    Infrastructure, Aviation & Digital Access in the Arctic

    In what ways is connectivity fundamental for development and prosperity in the Arctic region? Joining the conversation are: Sanni N. Breining, Chief Economist at Ramboll Consulting, DenmarkTómas Ingason, Chief Commercial Officer at IcelandairJóhanna á Bergi, CEO of Atlantic AirwaysNauja Bianco, Member of the Board of Directors of Greenland Resources Inc., Canada, and Director of Isuma Consulting, GreenlandThe Session is moderated by Ásdís Pétursdottir, Director Communications & Sustainability at Icelandair. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Business Forum, held October 16th to 17th during the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, in Reykjavík, Iceland. 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

    44 min

  4. APR 21

    Global Cooperation in the World's Frozen Regions

    How can we effectively foster international cooperation in studying the ice-covered parts of the world, from the Arctic and Antarctic to the glaciers of the Himalayas? Joining the conversation is Senator Musadik Masood Malik, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination of Pakistan. The Session is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and Former President of Iceland. 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

    21 min

  5. APR 16

    The Oceans

    How do we chart a way forward to tackle the defining challenges facing the Arctic Ocean, one of the most fragile and contested regions on Earth? Joining the conversation are: Ambassador Peter Thomson, United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the OceanAmbassador Olivier Poivre d'Arvor, Special Envoy of French President Emmanuel Macron for Oceans and PolesLouie Porta, Director of the Arctic Ocean Initiative at the Gordon and Betty Moore FoundationDr. Mere Takoko, CEO of the Pacific Whale Fund, New Zealand, and Executive Board Member of the Moananui Sanctuary Trust, New ZealandThe Session is moderated by Ambassador David Balton, Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Arctic Initiative, and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries at the US Department of State. This discussion was recorded live during the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, in Reykjavík, Iceland. 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

    39 min

  6. APR 14

    Canada, Greenland, and Norway in a Changing Arctic

    What are the positions of Canada, Norway, and Greenland in the Arctic? And how are each navigating the region's rapidly changing political, strategic, and environmental dynamics? Joining the conversation are: Vivian Motzfeldt, then Minister for Foreign Affairs and Research of GreenlandMona Fortier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of CanadaEivind Vad Petersson, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of NorwayThe Session is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and Former President of Iceland. 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

    30 min

  7. APR 9

    Why is the Arctic a Hub for Innovation

    How can we innovate in the Arctic? Why is this region uniquely positioned to drive innovation? And what does the future hold for Arctic entrepreneurship and technology? Joining the conversation are: Vince Payne, Vice President of Business Development at C-Core, CanadaWilliam Tasney, CEO of Scale42, UKAndrey Mineev, Project Leader at the Arctic Business Index and Researcher at Nord University, NorwayMiki Jensen, CEO of Innovation South GreenlandSindre Stemshaug Bornstein, CEO of Nordic InnovationThe Session is moderated by Friðrika Geirsdóttir, Director of the Arctic Circle Business Forum. This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Business Forum, held October 16th to 17th during the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland. 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

    52 min

  8. APR 7

    Opportunities, Responsibility, and the Future of Greenland and the Arctic

    What is the role of Greenland in the Arctic and the world? And how are the region’s rapidly shifting dynamics creating both new opportunities and new responsibilities for Greenland and its partners? Joining the conversation is Vivian Motzfeldt, then Minister for Foreign Affairs and Research of Greenland. 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 min
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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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  • Creator
    Arctic Circle
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    252
  • Rating
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    © 2026 The Arctic Circle Podcast
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