The Past, Present, and Future of the Arctic Council
In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we are joined by the Polar Institute’s Michaela Stith, Evan Bloom, and Ambassador David Balton. They recap the just-concluded Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting in Reykjavík. They also discuss what lies ahead for the organization and the region with the passing of the Council’s two-year chairmanship from Iceland to Russia. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Council.
The Arctic in 25 Years Youth Symposium: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/arctic-25-years-first-annual-international-youth-symposium
Arctic Council documentary featuring Michaela Stith: https://vimeo.com/549367004
Guests
Michaela Stith
Author of Welp: Climate Change & Arctic Identities; Climate Justice Director, Native Movement
Ambassador David Balton
Evan T. Bloom
Former Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries and Director for Ocean and Polar Affairs, US Department of State
Hosted By
Polar Institute
Since its inception in 2017, the Polar Institute has become a premier forum for discussion and policy analysis of Arctic and Antarctic issues, and is known in Washington, DC and elsewhere as the Arctic Public Square. The Institute holistically studies the central policy issues facing these regions—with an emphasis on Arctic governance, climate change, economic development, scientific research, security, and Indigenous communities—and communicates trusted analysis to policymakers and other stakeholders. Read more
