Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference 2023 is taking place from Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th of November. This year the theme for the Conference is “Towards New Horizons”.
The programme kicks of on Monday 13th with pre-events and the Conference reception hosted by the European Commission Representation in Finland.
The changes in Arctic and Barents cooperation, due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, are high on the agenda especially on the first day of the Conference. We will explore topics such as hybrid security and community engagement, while also addressing the changed security landscape in the European Arctic. The Finnish presidency in the Barents Euro-Arctic Council (2021-2023) is a key partner for the Conference.
The second conference day will consist of parallel thematic sessions. These sessions will provide a wide variety of discussions; from policy suggestions to presentations on recent research findings. A session on climate tipping points provides a perspective on climate security, while another will address food security in indigenous communities.
Nov 13: Pre-events and reception Nov 14–15: Conference program
Rovaniemi, Finland
In this session, young and indigenous representatives whose voices have until now scarcely been heard will share their perspective on the potential role of climate intervention in the Arctic.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen to deliver keynote speech on Tuesday 14 Nov at Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit.
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