The annual Arctic Circle Assembly brings together governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, citizens and others for a comprehensive and democratic Arctic dialogue. The Assembly is the largest gathering on Arctic affairs. It is a place for international engagement, cooperation, and celebration.

The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest annual international gathering on the Arctic, attended by more than 2000 participants from over 60 countries. The Assembly is held every October in Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center and the Reykjavik EDITION, Iceland.

The Polar Dialogue unites global experts and policymakers to address scientific challenges and foster collaboration on the Arctic, Antarctic, and Himalaya - Third Pole region.

Jul 8, 2022 · During the last three decades, the Arctic has developed into an exceptional venue for peace and cooperation and was often referred to as a model region for fruitful and constructive international scientific and political dialogue and collaboration. However, the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russia has placed these achievements at risk. Most international scientific and …

Jul 24, 2024 · The future of Arctic security demands a serious evaluation of this new geopolitically tense environment and how climate change impacts the Arctic in unexpected ways that have strategic consequences. By Gabriella Gricius

The Journal publishes statements, notes, memorandums, essays, short reports and other texts of relevance to the Arctic and our interconnected world. It provides insights, understanding and new information. The material represents the opinions of the authors but not those of Arctic Circle. For further information on how to submit entries please contact [email protected].

The Arctic Circle – UAE: Third Pole Process was a comprehensive effort to introduce the Arctic model of collaboration to the Third Pole region. It built on an effort which, over the years, represented an active engagement with governments and institutions to strengthen scientific research and collaboration.

The ongoing boycott of the Arctic Council – announced by the seven democratic member states (A7) three months ago on 3 March 2022 – was unexpected news to the six Permanent Participant organizations representing the indigenous peoples of the Arctic. While the Council is predicated upon the spirit of meaningful and inclusive participation of …

Oct 10, 2024 · By Marie Anne Coninsx, Senior Associate Fellow, Egmont Institute - Royal Institute for International Relations (Belgium) and First EU Ambassador at Large for the Arctic Science, research and innovation play a key role in increasing our knowledge of the Arctic, in understanding the changes of the region and hence in contributing to providing policy responses to the huge challenges it is facing ...

Arctic science diplomacy works best when it combines the deep knowledge of Arctic residents, especially Indigenous communities, with the professional and institutional knowledge of the Arcticians. Given the boundary-transcending character of Arctic science diplomacy, our definitions of professions need to be open-ended and flexible.