Building Future Security Together: Transdisciplinary and Intergenerational Capacity Sharing for Community Development in the Arctic
Join us in exploring how transdisciplinary and intergenerational collaboration can address critical challenges in Arctic communities. This session showcases contributions from youth, policymakers, researchers, presenting innovative strategies and case studies to foster civic engagement, sustainable development, and resilience. With a special focus on youth voices, the session provides a platform for intergenerational dialogue and actionable solutions to secure the future of Arctic regions. Students and young participants are encouraged to share their perspectives and engage in discussions shaping the future of their communities and the surrounding nature.
Session conveners: Cécile Chauvat (CAP-SHARE Project Coordinator, Icelandic Museum of Natural History), Rauni Äärelä-Vihriälä (University of Lapland) and Emma Karjalainen (University of Lapland)
Moderators: Emma Karjalainen (University of Lapland) and Pigga Keskitalo (University of Lapland)
Panelists:
- Niila-Juhán Valkeapää (The Sámi Youth Council, Sámi Parliament, Finland): Perspectives of Sámi Youth on Cultural Survival, Identity Continuity, and Future Building in a Changing Arctic Reality
- Pauli Taulavuori and Aaron Yliniemi (Muonio High School/General Upper Secondary School): The Boys of Frost from Lapland
- Freyja Friðriksdóttir (Youth representative, Húnaklúbburinn Youth Organization)
- Lauri Kultima and Viljajohanna Salonen (Sodankylä High School / Upper Secondary Education)
- Jenny Turton (Arctic Frontiers, Norway)
- Rauni Äärelä-Vihriälä (University of Lapland): An Intergenerational Approach and Recognition of Indigenous Peoples in Creating a Shared and Safe Future in the Arctic Region