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Local knowledge the strength of Arctic media
16.11.2017 22:35
The way Arctic regions are portrayed in mainstream media is seldom accurate. Exoticism and conflicts bring more clicks than in-depth stories about life in the North.
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Well-being of the future generations
16.11.2017 22:28
There are many disparities in health between Arctic countries and regions, between indigenous and non-indigenous populations and between rural and urban areas, but the general view is grim.
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Sustainable modes of land use from the user's perspective
16.11.2017 16:13
Is it possible to reconcile the interests of all land users? Whose priorities are the most important? Researchers and various stakeholders having interest in land use modes such as mining, forestry and reindeer herding had a heated debate.
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How to ensure a responsible use of natural resources in the Arctic?
16.11.2017 15:54
What do we mean by a resilent Arctic bioeconomy and how can we strengthen it? Natural and social ecosystems were the theme of one of the first panels on the second day of the Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference.
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Sustainable Development Goals in the Arctic region
15.11.2017 22:14
The panels on the first day of the Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference focused on three aspects of the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the Arctic region – economy, science, and the next generations.
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Striving for a sustainable Arctic
15.11.2017 22:05
The need of innovative approaches in combining the economic, environmental and social aspects of life and development in the Arctic came up repeatedly during the first sessions of the Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference.
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New exhibition in Arktikum presents Finnish Arctic expertise
10.11.2017 9:00
In Arktikum Science Centre, a new exhibition called Arctic Expo 2017 will be opened to the public on November 15, 2017. The exhibition showcases the expertise and know-how of Finland in Arctic related technologies. In the exhibition, the visitor can learn how the Arctic is present in our daily lives and why Finland has world leading companies developing Arctic technologies and products.
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Arctic Youth Forum discusses how to make the Arctic an interesting place to live for young people
9.11.2017 13:02
Arctic Youth Forum discusses how to make the Arctic region, especially Finnish Lapland, a lively and interesting place to live and stay for the young generation. The Arctic Youth Forum is a side event of the Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit conference. It is organized by young innovative students from the InnoBarentsLab of the Lapland University of Applied Sciences. The forum will be held on the 13th of November 2017 at 6 pm in Hostel Café Koti, and it is open for everyone.
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The main Arctic event of Finland’s centenary will start in Rovaniemi
8.11.2017 12:45
The international Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference takes place in Rovaniemi next week. This is the most important Arctic event of Finland’s centenary year, and it is closely linked to Finland’s chairmanship in the Arctic Council.
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Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference seeks answers to questions of Arctic identity
31.10.2017 15:19
It is estimated that about four million people live in the Arctic. According to Finland’s Arctic strategy, the whole country is an Arctic one. What actually makes an Arctic identity? What does it mean for those who live in the Arctic, and who can define if someone is an Arctic person or not?
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