What does a resilient Arctic look like? What are the challenges and opportunities when it comes to energy security in the region? And how are Arctic nations navigating these transformations in communities, industries, and ecosystems?

The conversation is introduced by H.E. Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers, and continues with a panel discussion featuring:

• H.E. Naaja H. Nathanielsen, Greenland’s Minister for Business and Energy
• H.E. Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Iceland’s Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate
• Honor. Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs & Minister Responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
• Claude Véron-Réville, EU Special Envoy for Arctic Matters

Moderating is Patti Bruns, Secretary General of the Arctic Mayors’ Forum.

This Session was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 16th to 18th.

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.

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What is the nexus between geopolitics, deep tech innovation, strategic security, and markets? And how do these dynamics shape the future of the Arctic region, including when it comes to business opportunities?

Joining the conversation is Pippa Malmgren, CEO and Founder of the Geopolitica Institute and Strategic Advisor at C10 Labs, USA.

This Session 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.

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What does the future of science look like in a rapidly changing Arctic? And how can global scientific collaboration advance climate resilience and sustainable solutions?

Joining the conversation are:

• Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, President, World Meteorological Organization
• Professor Dame Angela McLean, UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser
• Professor John Holdren, Co-Chair of the Harvard Kennedy School's Arctic Initiative; and Science Advisor for President Obama & Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (2009-2017)

Moderating was Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland 2017-2024; and Chair of the Arctic Circle Polar Dialogue.

This Session was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 16th to 18th.

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

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