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.

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