The Arctic Circle Podcast
The Arctic Circle Podcast brings together voices from the growing international community dedicated to the future of the Arctic and our planet. This podcast showcases a collection of inspiring and informative speeches, sessions, and dialogues from heads of state, government officials, ministers, parliamentarians, experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, indigenous representatives, environmentalists, students, activists, and other Arctic enthusiasts.
Explore topics such as climate change, geopolitics, indigenous affairs, business, energy, shipping, ocean health, and societal issues.Topics include Climate change, Geopolitics, Indigenous Affairs, Business, Energy, Shipping, Oceans and Societal Issues.
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The Arctic Circle Podcast
The Oceans
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How do we chart a way forward to tackle the defining challenges facing the Arctic Ocean, one of the most fragile and contested regions on Earth?
Joining the conversation are:
- Ambassador Peter Thomson, United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean
- Ambassador Olivier Poivre d'Arvor, Special Envoy of French President Emmanuel Macron for Oceans and Poles
- Louie Porta, Director of the Arctic Ocean Initiative at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
- Dr. Mere Takoko, CEO of the Pacific Whale Fund, New Zealand, and Executive Board Member of the Moananui Sanctuary Trust, New Zealand
The Session is moderated by Ambassador David Balton, Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Arctic Initiative, and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries at the US Department of State.
This discussion was recorded live during the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, in Reykjavík, Iceland.
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