Programme Launch: Nordic Collaboration for a Resilient Arctic
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Upplýsingar
The Edge, Arbeidskontoret 2, Tromsø
Arctic Frontiers
Noregur
The Nordic Council of Ministers Arctic Programme builds on nearly three decades of Nordic collaboration in promoting stability, growth, innovation, and strong civil societies in the Arctic, emphasizing sustainability across social, economic, and environmental dimensions. As the program enters its 30th year, this event aims to foster dialogue among Nordic and North American stakeholders to evaluate its three key goals: Social, Economic, and Environmental resilience in the Arctic.
Agenda
Welcome address: Presentation of Program Highlights: Key goals and focus areas
- Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers
Panel Discussion: Resilience in the Arctic: Social, Economic, and Environmental Pathways
- Maria Varteressian, Norwegian State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Per Olof Nutti, President of the Saami Council
- Parahini Parabaran, youth representative from the Arctic Youth Conference
- Robert Sinclair, Senior Arctic Official and Director General, Canada
- Mads Qvist Frederiksen, Director of the Arctic Economic Council
Moderated by Nauja Bianco, Isuma Consulting
Audience Q&A
Closing remarks
- Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers