GRU, Alm.del - 2016-17 - Bilag 24: Arctic Frontiers, Tromsø

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GRU Alm.del Bilag 24
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Arctic Frontiers

arcticfrontiers.com/pillar/policy/

Mon 23 Jan 2017

08:50 - 09:00

Welcome, Introductory remarks

Conﬁrmed speakers:

Salve Dahle,

Chairman of the Steering Committee

Anne Husebekk,

Rector of the University,

Erna Solberg,

Prime Minister of Norway

Stephen Sackur

UIT - Auditorium 1

Policy

09:00 - 10:30

A changing Arctic

Session format: 5 minute introductions followed by armchair talk

We are witnessing major changes in the Arctic’s environment, climate, demographics and industry. New areas are

opening up for development, new resources are available, and new opportunities for cooperation are emerging – but

are we prepared to pursue those opportunities in a responsible way? The Arctic has a diverse population of nearly 4

million people. How do we balance the need for economic and social development of the Arctic on one hand with

the need for protection and stewardship on the other? How can conservation and use it be reconciled? What actions

can leaders in the Arctic’s regions to ensure sustainable development and beneﬁts for the entire Arctic?

Conﬁrmed speakers:

Erna Solberg,

Prime Minister of Norway

Juha Sipilä,

Prime Minister of Finland

Margot Wallström,

Foreign Minister of Sweden

Jeﬀrey Sachs,

Earth Institute, Columbia University

Sturla Henriksen,

Norwegian Shipowners Association

Carolina Behe,

Indigenous Knowledge Advisor, Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska

Ingrid Skjoldvær,

Head of Nature and Youth Norway

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Ingrid Skjoldvær,

Head of Nature and Youth Norway

Petteri Talaas

Secretary General, World Meterological Organisation

Ambassador

Vladimir Barbin,

Senior Arctic Oﬃcial, Russia

Karen Ellemann,

Minister for Equal Opportunities and Nordic Cooperation, Denmark

Stephen Sackur

UIT - Auditorium 1

Policy

11:00 - 12:30

Bluegreen economy

Session format: 5 minute introductions followed by armchair talk

The oceans hold great potential for economic development, including food production, bioprospecting,

transportation, and conventional and unconventional energy sources. Pollution, ocean acidiﬁcation, marine debris

and micro plastics, as well as illegal ﬁsheries and the unsustainable use of marine resources can undermine our

ability to exploit this potential. Operations in new and remote areas require appropriate communications

technologies and reliable technical solutions. How can cross-sector thinking and new technologies help us move

forward with the sustainable use of natural resources? Are we already in the midst of a blue-green shift, or just

hoping for it? What are the perspectives and priorities in the various sectors and how can we agree on the next

steps?

Conﬁrmed speakers:

Karmenu Vella,

EU Comissioner, DG MARE

Frank Bakke-Jensen,

Minister of EEA and EU-Aﬀairs and Minister of Nordic Cooperation of Norway

Kitack Lim,

Secretary General International Maritime Organization

Liv Holmefjord,

Director, Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries

Johann-Dietrich Wörner,

Secretary General European Space Agency

Peter Haugan,

President of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, UNESCO

Daniel Pauly,

Killam Professor, The University of British Colombia, Canada

Poul Degnbol,

Adjunct Professor, Innovative Fisheries Management, University of Aalborg, Denmark

Nina Jensen,

Head of World Wildlife Fund, Norway

Stephen Sackur

UIT - Auditorium 1

Policy

12:30 - 13:30

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Project presentations (during lunch)

ARCUS - Arctic Research Consortium of the United States

UIT - Auditorium 1

Policy

13:30 - 14:30

Arctic Energy post-Paris

Session format: debate

The Paris Agreement requires most nations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to keep the temperature level

“well below” 2 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level. What adjustments to the world’s energy systems will

we see in the years to come? Given the constraints set by the Paris Agreement, what are the most likely pathways

for future energy development in the north? Which energy alternatives are economically viable and technologically

feasible? Is industry investing enough in innovative approaches to reduce its carbon footprint, and how is it

considering the climate risk to fossil fuel assets? What are the strategies for building resilient northern communities?

Conﬁrmed speakers:

Jennifer Morgan,

Executive Director Greenpeace

Bjørn Otto Sverdrup,

Senior Vice President of Corporate Sustainability, Statoil

Elisabeth Tørstad,

CEO Oil & Gas DNV GL

Richard Glenn,

Executive Vice President, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation

Jan Dusik,

Director Europe Oﬃce, UNEP

Connie Hedegaard,

Public Investigator for the Norwegian government’s project on Green Competitiveness

Anthony Hobley,

Chief Executive Oﬃcer, Carbon Tracker Initiative

Pam Pearson,

International Cryosphere Initiative

Stephen Sackur

UIT - Auditorium 1

Policy

Tue 24 Jan 2017

09:00 - 10:30

The Arctic in a global context

Session format: 5 minute introductions followed by discussion

The increased global interest in the Arctic has been accompanied by growing involvement by non-Arctic states in

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science, industrial development and governance issues. What is the main driver of this increased activity? Is it

motivated by geopolitical concerns or economic interests, or is it mostly a sign of a romantic view of the Arctic as

one of the world’s last pristine wildernesses? The Arctic includes the territories and economic zones of the eight

Arctic states, and the Law of the Sea provides the legal framework for the management of the oceans and their use.

How can the interest in the Arctic be channelled into productive and positive contributions in science, economic

development and governance in the region?

Conﬁrmed speakers:

Børge Brende,

Minister of Foreign Aﬀairs of Norway

Bert Koenders,

Minister of Foreign Aﬀairs of the Netherlands

Margot Wallström,

Foreign Minister of Sweden

Vittus Qujaukitsoq,

Minister of Industry, Labour, Trade, Energy and Foreign Aﬀairs, Greenland

David Balton,

SAO Chair of the Arctic Council, USA

Julienne Stroeve,

University of Central London, Great Britain

Liv Monica Stubholt,

Partner Selmer Lawﬁrm, Norway

Stephen Sackur

UIT - Auditorium 1

Policy

11:00 - 12:00

Cross border cooperation in times of political change

Session format: panel debate

A unique feature of Arctic governance is the broad range of cross-border networks in place to address challenges

and opportunities that cut across national boundaries. These common eﬀorts are found at the intra-community,

regional and nation-state level, as well as in business, science and civil society. The networks address diverse

policy ﬁelds such as education, economic development, search and rescue and coast guard cooperation. An

important question now is how such cooperation arrangements are aﬀected by tensions and conﬂicts outside the

Arctic region.

Conﬁrmed speakers:

Pamela Goldsmith-Jones,

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Aﬀairs, Canada

Dmitry Tulupov,

School of international Relations, St. Petersburg State University, Russia

Kari Aga Myklebust,

UiT Arctic University of Norway

Cecilie Myrseth,

Chair of Troms County government

Yang Jian,

Shanghai Institute for International Studies, China

Marina Kovtun,

Governor of Murmansk, Russia

Lesil McGuire,

JD, Arctic Advocacy Group

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Stephen Sackur

UIT - Auditorium 1

Policy

23 – 27 January 2017

The ocean carries vast resources, many of which are undeveloped and undiscovered. There are still many poorly

known places on the Arctic map, and we know more about the surface of moon than the oceans. As the climate gets

warmer, new areas of ocean in the Arctic are becoming accessible. This has resulted in an increased attention from

scientists, businesses and states. Arctic Frontiers 2017 will discuss the gaps in our knowledge about the Arctic

oceans and the role these will play in the future.

The key questions to be asked are: What do we know about the processes taking place under the ice and the

impact of the polar night on Arctic ecosystems? Changes occur in the Arctic ecosystems, how much of it is natural?

As the arctic productivity alters, new species establish, existing species change their geographical extent, creating

opportunities for new ﬁshing grounds., How do these processes alter the dynamics of ﬁsheries? With new areas

becoming accessible, how do we assess, manage and mitigate risk? How can technology be a driver for arctic

business development? With new areas to operate in, how do people connect?

New concept for Arctic Frontiers Policy

Please note that the format for Arctic Frontiers Policy has been changed. The new concept aims for more debate

and discussion. White Space – Blue Future will be featuring ﬁxed sessions with short maximum 5 minutes

introductions on given topics followed by debate. Thus traditional keynote speeches will not take place during the

plenary sessions. Instead you will see a more dynamic interactive format with questions from moderator Stephen

Sackur and the audience. All sessions on the plenary program will be on a high level and have representatives from

policy, business and science to ensure a comprehensive approach to the topics.

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