Antarctic - a treaty with hope or under pressure - what can the next International Polar Year do
12.08.2026 kl. 16:00 - 17:00
Studio Spornes Tyholmen (Teaterplassen 3)
Since 1959, the Antarctic Treaty has enabled peaceful cooperation despite political tensions. Today, Antarctica is more important than ever: its ecosystems, living resources and ice are vital to the global climate system.
The Treaty was born during the Cold War, building on the remarkable scientific cooperation of the International Geophysical Year 1957–58 - also called the third International Polar Year.
As geopolitics and climate change reshape the polar regions, how can the Antarctic Treaty System remain strong? And how can Norway, as a major Polar nation and rights holder, be a constructive force?
The International Polar Year 2032–33 offers a unique opportunity to connect science, diplomacy and the future governance of both Antarctica and the Arctic.
The Treaty was born during the Cold War, building on the remarkable scientific cooperation of the International Geophysical Year 1957–58 - also called the third International Polar Year.
As geopolitics and climate change reshape the polar regions, how can the Antarctic Treaty System remain strong? And how can Norway, as a major Polar nation and rights holder, be a constructive force?
The International Polar Year 2032–33 offers a unique opportunity to connect science, diplomacy and the future governance of both Antarctica and the Arctic.
- Kontaktperson
- Lars Kullerud (President UArctic)
- Telefon
- +4790870099
- Arrangør(er):
- UiT - Norges Arktiske Universitet, University of the Arctic - UArctic og GRID-Arendal
Ordstyrer:
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Lars Kullerud
UArctic
UArctic President
Medvirkende:
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Øystein Mathisen
Stortinget
Stortingsrepresentant -
Ellen Øseth
Norwegian Polar Institute
Assistant Director -
Matts Johansen
Aker Biomarine
CEO -
Matthew Druckenmiller
International Arctic Science Committee (IASC)
President -
Hyung Chul Shin
Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI)
President -
Gino Casassa Rogazinski
Chilean Antarctic Institute
Director -
Jørgen Berge
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Prorector for Research and Innovation -
Harald Steen
Norwegian Polar Institute
Director of Research Department
- Type arrangement:
- Samtale