Arctic Circle Assembly: Energy Security for a Resilient Arctic
Energy security is crucial for a resilient Arctic. While approaches vary across the circumpolar North, access to reliable—and sustainable—energy is essential for communities to thrive, meet local societal needs, and support economic growth and competitiveness. This high-level plenary connects ministers and senior representatives to share their visions for an energy-secure Arctic.
📅: Friday, 17 October
🕒: 13:30–14:15
📍: Silfurberg Hall, Harpa second level
This event is co-organised by Arctic Circle, Nordic Energy Research and the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Speakers:
- H.E. Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers
[Video message] - H.E. Naaja H. Nathanielsen, Minister of/Naalakkersuisoq for Business, Energy, Natural Resources, Justice, and Equality, Greenland
- H.E. Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate, Iceland
- H.E. Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, Canada
- Ms Claude Veron-Reville, Special Envoy for Arctic matters, Head of Division for Western Europe and European External Action Service
- Ms Patti Bruns, Secretary General of the Arctic Mayors Forum (moderator)
