Initiating, encouraging and facilitating cooperation on Arctic issues
Highlighted Activities
Projects, events, and initiatives, organized and co-organized, hosted and co-hosted, and involving the Icelandic Arctic Cooperation Network.
Arctic Energy Forum session on Potentials for Icelandic-Alaskan Partnership
The IACN, in collaboration with the U.S. National Renewable Energy Lab's Alaska Campus, are organizing a session at the Arctic Energy Forum, entitled 'Sharing Solutions to Shared Challenges: Potential for Icelandic-Alaskan Partnership'. The Forum will take place at the Hof Cultural Centre in Akureyri, North Iceland on the 14-16th of October, and is organized by the Arctic Energy Foundation, Alaska Center for Energy and Power, and Arctic Portal. The session itself will explore potential venues of future collaboration between the Icelandic and Alaskan renewable energy sectors. These two areas are far more common that people presume - and through this commonality is a distinct and meaningful chance to leverage each's expertise to further adapt to the ongoing environmental changes ocurring within the Arctic.
The 9th China – Nordic Arctic Cooperation (CNARC) Symposium
The 9th China-Nordic Arctic Cooperation (CNARC) Symposium is once again set to be held in Akureyri from the 13th-16th of October, 2024. Convened by the University of Akureyri, University of Iceland, Icelandic Centre for Research, Arctic Portal, and South China Business College, this year's symposium will bring together experts and scholars from around the world to explore critical themes surrounding the Arctic region. Key discussions will focus on international cooperation and Arctic governance; current and future perspectives; the rights and policies affecting Arctic Peoples; the importance of social and environmental knowledge creation and sharing; and sustainable development in the Arctic. Further information, such as means to register for the Symposium, can be accessed via the Event Website below.
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Webinar: Navigating the Renewable Energy Transition - Tempering Progress with Responsibility
The IACN continues it's collaboration with Women in Renewable Energy Canada (WiRE) by bringing you a new webinar episode on renewable energy and societal responsibility.
IACN's Gender Equality Plan 2024
In a reflection to its committments to gender equality within the Arctic, the Icelandic Arctic Cooperation Network has outlined its 2024-2028 Gender Equality Plan. Take a look to see how we aim to guarantee gender-conscious conduct both within our network as well as in our dealings across the Arctic.
Stories from the North - A miniseries by 2 Crees in a Pod
Made possible by Northern Affairs Canada and the Arctic Council Social Development Working Group, as well as the talents of Amber Dion and Terri Cardinal of the 2 Crees in a Pod podcast, this miniseries embraces the rich Indigenous tradition of storytelling to explore various facets of the Indigenous experience - it's ways of life, challenges, and blessings.
Members & Partners
Our members are Icelandic legal entities working on issues relating to the Arctic. Our domestic and international partners and collaborators can include institutions, governments, municipalities and associations. Are you looking for a partner for projects, in person events, webinars or something else?
Experts
A network of Arctic experts in Iceland providing contact information, field of expertise and interests. Do you seek knowledge or someone to partner with on a project? Are you a student looking fo rmaterial, expertise or an advisor for your thesis? Are you looking for a speaker on a specific topic?
The Arctic Region
The Arctic does not have a single definition which comprehensively defines the region but rather is defined through different dimensions. This section provides basic information concerning key Arctic actors, including the Arctic eight states, the Arctic Council and the six Indigenous Peoples' Associations, often referred to as the Arctic Council Permanent Participants.
Further it provides an brief overview of important international, regional and subnational organizations with a special role in Governance in the Arctic. Finally, a list of Arctic official policies and security strategies, including those of the Arctic states and permanent participants, has been compiled and is regularly updated.
Arctic Definitions
An overview of the more commonly used definitions of the Arctic region.
Key Arctic Actors
The eight Arctic States are central to Arctic Governance in close collaboration with Indigenous Peoples in the region.
Arctic Governance
The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum for cooperation and interaction among the Arctic States, but it is not the only one. What are the key elements of Arctic Governance?
Arctic Policies
A list of official policies and security strategies, including those of Arctic States, non-Arctic States, Indigenous Peoples´ Associations and International Organizations.
