Meet the Nordics at the UArctic Congress and Ocean Connectivity Conference

Participants will have the opportunity to engage with a range of Nordic research institutions and programmes. Climate change and biodiversity loss in the northernmost parts of our region call for stronger regional cooperation, knowledge exchange, and research collaboration. The Nordic region is therefore strongly represented, with an extensive programme, active participation, and a dedicated Nordic information stand.

Below, we have compiled an overview of Nordic events. This year’s congress also highlights the Nordic Arctic Programme, which for the past 30 years has contributed to advancing knowledge and cooperation on marine environments and climate change, Indigenous rights, and economic development in the Arctic regions.

The Ocean Connectivety Conference is funded by the Nordic Council of Minsters.

Tuesday, 26 May

11:00–11:55 (UArctic)
Addressing Non-Economic Losses to Climate-Induced Events in the Arctic – the LostToClimate Research Project
NordForsk
 

16:20–17:15 (UArctic)
Innovation and Entrepreneurs: The Role of Local Universities
NORA

Wednesday, 27 May

14:15–15:10 (UArctic)
Enabling Indigenous Research Leadership Through Capacity Building (closed roundtable)
NordForsk

17:25–18:20 (UArctic)
Arctic Marine Biodiversity: Current Insights and Knowledge Gaps
NordForsk

Thursday, 28 May

11:00–11:55 (UArctic)
Community-Based Environmental Monitoring in the Arctic: From Guidelines to Practice
Nordic Nature Programme

11:15–12:15 (OCC)
The Arctic Council’s Actions for Arctic Biodiversity 2025–2035: Charting a Path for Biodiversity in the Arctic
Nordic Nature Programme

14:00–14:55 (UArctic)
New Evidence of Rapid Climate Change – AMAP Climate Change Update Report
Nordic Nature Programme