Forum for the Arctic and Antarctic
Time: 6 - 7 November
Location: Kiruna
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Under the theme Raising the Ambition of Swedish Polar Research, The Forum for the Arctic and Antarctic aims to shape agendas for Arctic and Antarctic research through dialogue between academia and society.
Pre-conference tours
Abisko Scientific Research Station & Kiruna City and mine.
Programme:
Wednesday 6 November
Launch of The Centre for the Arctic and Antarctic – a new platform for polar research and education in Sweden
Current Research on Climate Change Impacts in Arctic Sweden
News from the Swedish Platforms for Polar Science
Funding Arctic and Antarctic Research – news from funding agencies
Sweden in the Fifth International Polar Year 2032/2033 – visions and planning
Evening: Conference Dinner
Thursday 7 November
Panels of actors from academia, authorities and Arctic communities in dialogue on challenges in the Arctic and how to tackle them. Two themes:
– Green Transition in the Arctic – how can we cope with goal conflicts?
– Security in the Arctic – challenges and capacity building
The conference is a joint effort between Luleå University of Technology, Umeå University and the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat.
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