Arctic Dialogue 2014 Podcast Series - Klaus Dodds
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Arctic Dialogue 2014 Podcast Series - Hans Kristian Olsen
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Arctic Dialogue 2014 Podcast Series - Captain Jonathan Spaner
Captain Jonathan Spaner is the Director of the Office of Emerging Policy of the US Coast Guard. He is also the Senior Arctic Policy Advisor and leads a delegation on behalf of the State department to the Arctic Council focused on developing a circumpolar business forum.
Arctic Dialogue 2014 Podcast Series - Michael Byers
Michael Byers is a professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law. His work focuses on the international law and politics of the Arctic. Dr. Byers has been a Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford University, and a Professor of Law at Duke University. He has also taught as a visiting professor at the universities of Cape Town, Tel Aviv, and Novosibirsk. Dr. Byers is the author of seven books, including “Int...
Arctic Dialogue 2014 Podcast Series - Willy Østreng
Willy Østreng is a political scientist specializing in international affairs with a focus on the polar regions, ocean affairs, and international security. He is President of the Norwegian Scientific Academy for Polar Research and served formerly as the executive director of the Fridtjof Nansen Institute and the scientific director of the Center for Advanced Studies at the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. Willy spoke with us about his current work, the upcoming Arctic Dialogue 2014 confe...
Ruth Davis Post-Kiruna
After the Arctic Council ministerial meeting in Kiruna, Sweden in May of 2013, we had the chance to talk with Ruth Davis of Greenpeace over Skype about the admission of new observer states to the Arctic Council, the environmental concerns that drive Greenpeace's activities, and her own enthusiasm about the engagement of young people with Arctic issues.
Geir Johnsen, Arctic Frontiers 2013
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Geir Johnsen, a professor of marine biology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and at the University Centre Svalbard. His enthusiasm for using new technologies to help improve our understanding of marine life is infectious, as is his strong belief in the value of sharing ideas and research with othe...
Governor Igor Orlov, Arctic Frontiers 2013
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Igor Orlov, Governor of Russia's Arkhangelsk region, about the historic and future role of Arkhangelsk in the opening of the Arctic, and the importance of ensuring that benefits of Arctic development accrue to all residents. We're grateful to the Governor for permitting us to publish his first-ever English-language in...
David Fluharty, Arctic Frontiers 2013
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from David Fluharty, Associate Professor at the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, University of Washington, about the unknowns that remain in Arctic resource management, particularly as the environment changes. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org...
Harald Loeng, Arctic Frontiers 2013
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Harald Loeng, Research Director at Norway's Institute of Marine Research, about the crucial importance of communicating science clearly and accurately to policymakers and the public. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort o...
Alexey Pavlov, Arctic Frontiers 2013
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Alexey Pavlov, the director of the Association of Polar Early-Career Scientists, about the importance of bridging the gap between the natural sciences and the policy community. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arct...
Paal Hilde, Arctic Frontiers 2013
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Paal Sigurd Hilde, an Associate Professor at the Norwegian Defence University College and head of the Centre for Norwegian and European Security at Norway's Institute for Defence Studies, about his efforts to "burst the bubble" of hype around the idea of military Arctic conflict. You can find other interviews from thi...
Eirik Sivertsen, Arctic Frontiers 2013
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Eirik Sivertsen, a member of the Norwegian Parliament, about the importance of directing the benefits of northern industry to inhabitants of northern communities. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, ...
Christoph Seidler, Arctic Frontiers 2013
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Christoph Seidler, a science editor at Spiegel Online, who is a keen observer of the growing interest of external actors in the Arctic. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High...
Kristine Offerdal, Arctic Frontiers 2013
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Kristine Offerdal of Norway's Institute for Defence Studies (IFS), who feels that a better appreciation of historical context is necessary in Arctic research. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High...
Curt Rice, Arctic Frontiers 2013
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Curt Rice of the University of Tromso, who is concerned that the value of threatened languages and cultures in the Arctic is being left out of the conversation about Arctic development. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, ...
Rolf Tamnes, Arctic Frontiers 2013
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Rolf Tamnes of the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS) about the Geopolitics in the High North program. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
Andreas Raspotnik, Arctic Frontiers 2013
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Andreas Raspotnik, a research fellow at the University of Cologne, about the importance of maintaining a humble approach to this complicated region and topic. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High...
Stefan Steinicke, Arctic Frontiers 2013
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Stefan Steinicke, a Ph.D. candidate at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, about the virtues of looking at Arctic policy questions in terms of risks and opportunities. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Fron...
Martin Sommerkorn, Arctic Frontiers 2013
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Martin Sommerkorn, director of conservation with the WWF Global Arctic Programme, about the difference in perspective between classic conservation and sustainability. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in ...
Sara Olsvig, Arctic Frontiers 2013
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Sara Olsvig, a Member of Danish Parliament representing Greenland. Sara talks about the challenges and opportunities that Greenland faces as it looks towards greater independence and a still more prominent role in Arctic issues. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This ser...
Grete Hovelsrud, Arctic Frontiers 2013
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Grete Hovelsrud, Research Director at the Nordland Research Institute and Senior Researcher at the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research in Oslo, Norway. In this interview, she covers her experiences with local communities adapting to climate change, and shares some of the interesting skills s...
Aleqa Hammond, Arctic Frontiers 2013
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Aleqa Hammond, member of Greenlandic Parliament and the first woman to lead Greenland's Siumut party. Aleqa talks about her homeland's possible future and about her unique position as a woman in Greenlandic politics. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joi...
Marianne Falardeau, Arctic Frontiers 2013
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Marianne Falardeau, a Master's candidate at Universite Laval, about the changes that can be expected in Arctic marine life as the Arctic climate changes. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High Nort...
Kathrin Keil, Arctic Frontiers 2013
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Kathrin Keil about how important it is both to accept that the Arctic is a complex region and to give our policy conversations a commensurate level of nuance. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High...
Rasmus Bertelsen, Arctic Frontiers 2013
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Rasmus Bertelsen about the crucial importance of human capital development as part of any sustainable development plan for Arctic communities. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program a...
R Andreas Kraemer, Arctic Frontiers 2013
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Andreas Kraemer about the challenges of bridging the military-civilian line in Arctic policy discussions. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
Ingrid Wiedmann, Doctoral Candidate in Arctic Marine Ecology at the University of Tromso
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Ingrid Wiedmann about the necessity of finding a balance between economic development of Arctic communities and preservation of Arctic ecological systems. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High Nor...
Malte Humpert, Executive Director of The Arctic Institute
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Malte Humpert about the role of Asian countries in the Arctic and the importance of engaging a younger generation of Arctic researchers. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The...
Ruth Davis - Save the Arctic Part 2
In this podcast, part 3 of 3, Tom Fries talks with Ruth Davis, Senior Political Advisor to Greenpeace International, about the organization's "Save the Arctic" campaign. There are a couple of tough questions to answer: First; why does Greenpeace feel that non-Arctic people should have a significant say in what happens in the Arctic? Second; if subsurface development in the Arctic is to be stopped, what alternative industries does Greenpeace think might help Northern communities flourish? These a...