Canadian and Nordic Perspectives on the Arctic
12.08.2025 kl. 16:00 - 17:00
Lavvoen (Kittelsbukt)
As the Arctic continues to emerge as a region of global significance—environmentally, geopolitically, and culturally—Canada and the Nordic countries stand at the forefront of shaping its future. This high-level panel brings together the Canadian and Nordic Ambassadors to Norway for a timely and insightful discussion on shared priorities, challenges, and opportunities in the Arctic.
Drawing on our northern identities, and longstanding commitments to sustainable development, Indigenous peoples, and international cooperation, the Ambassadors will explore how Canada and the Nordic countries can navigate the evolving Arctic landscape in light of the current Geopolitical challenges.
This conversation will highlight the values and strategies that underpin Canadian and Nordic engagement in the region, emphasizing the importance of inclusive, peaceful, and environmentally responsible approaches to Arctic stewardship.
Drawing on our northern identities, and longstanding commitments to sustainable development, Indigenous peoples, and international cooperation, the Ambassadors will explore how Canada and the Nordic countries can navigate the evolving Arctic landscape in light of the current Geopolitical challenges.
This conversation will highlight the values and strategies that underpin Canadian and Nordic engagement in the region, emphasizing the importance of inclusive, peaceful, and environmentally responsible approaches to Arctic stewardship.
- Kontaktperson
- Bjørn Petter Hernes
- Telefon
- 91391220
- Arrangør(er):
- Canadas ambassade, University of the Arctic, Stortinget og Fridtjof Nansens Institutt
Ordstyrer:
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Andreas Raspotnik
High North Center for Business and Governance, Nord University
Director
Medvirkende:
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Eivind Vad Petersson
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary -
Amy Baker
Embassy of Canada to Norway
Ambassador -
Louise Bang Jespersen
Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark
Ambassador -
Teemu Tanner
Embassy of Finland
Ambassador -
Högni Kristjánsson
Embassy of Iceland
Ambassador -
Erik Gustav Mikael Eriksson
Embassy of Sweden
Ambassador
- Type arrangement:
- Samtale