Governments, universities, companies, research institutions, organizations, associations, and others are invited to submit Session proposals for the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly.
The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest annual international gathering on the Arctic, attended by up to 2500 participants from over 70 countries. The Assembly is held every October in Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center and the Reykjavik EDITION, Iceland.
Deputy Minister of Italian Defence, Senator Isabella Rauti, on the Arctic Circle Rome Forum – Polar Dialogue, to be held 3-4 March, 2026.
Arctic geopolitics and security are defined by a cooperative aspect, which differentiates them from the mainstream interpretation of challenges and speculation of potential threats. This cooperative aspect is supported by shared interests among the Arctic States and Indigenous Peoples and made possible by the specific features of Arctic geopolitics, security and governance. They form a ...
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 HKH–Arctic Youth Leadership Forum, facilitated by Arctic Circle and ICIMOD, aims to connect youth leaders from both regions to build solidarity, amplifying local and mountain youth voices towards co-creating sustainable and inclusive climate solutions. Through a one-year fellowship, 12 youth champions (aged 19–35) will gain the knowledge, skills, and networks to lead from the ...
Introduction The Arctic Council was established to promote sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic Region. It has provided effective cooperation between the eight Arctic States with many tangible results. The Council is not founded on a treaty or legally based commitments. It was established as a high-level intergovernmental forum by a declaration signed by the ...