As the Arctic Council celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we are taking the opportunity to conduct an open dialogue on the Council's work thus far, where it is now, and what we might expect for the future. In a roundtable format, Canadian and Norwegian experts will share their views.

Speakers

Welcoming remarks: Geir Hønneland, Director, Fridtjof Nansen Institute

Peter Harrison: Professor Emeritus at Queen's University, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and Chair of the 2012 IPY Montreal Conference

Anniken Ramberg Krutnes: Ambassador for Arctic and Antarctic Affairs, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Artur Wilczynski: Canada's Ambassador to Norway

Svein Vigeland Rottem: Senior Research Fellow, Fridtjof Nansen Institute

Event details

18 November, 10:00-13:00

Fridtjof Nansen Institute

Polhøgda, Fridtjof Nansens vei 17, 1366 Lysaker, Norway

A light lunch will be served

Space is limited: RSVP by November 14th to oslo.rsvp@international.gc.ca