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Greenland
Faroe Islands
Russia
Canada
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Northern Ireland
Japan
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Denmark
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Ocean Missions
Eimur
Polar Knowledge (CHARS)
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Finland
Directorate for Gender Equality
Marine and Freshwater Research Institute
Stefansson Arctic Institute
Hólar University
VELTEK Health and Wellbeing Cluster of Northern Iceland
Government of Greenland
US Embassy to Iceland
Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS)
Arctic Portal
Fjarðarbyggð Municipality
West Nordic Council
China-Nordic Arctic Research Center (CNARC)
Social, Economic and Cultural Expert Group (SECEG)
Reykjavík University
Saami Council
SCCUL Enterprises CLG's
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Sweden
UNLEASH
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics University of Saskatchewan
Visit North Iceland
United States Department of State
Húsavík Academic Center
Arctic Youth Network
The Western Development Commission
Rannís
ARCTICenter, University of Northern Iowa
University Centre of the Westfjords
University of Akureyri
CAFF
CHNGES - Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies
Arctic Human Health Expert Group (AHHEG)
Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland
International Arctic Science Committee (IASC)
Nordic Council of Ministers
Greenland Research Council
Aleut International Association
NORTH Consulting
China-Iceland Arctic Science Observatory (CIAO)
Icelandic Meteorological Office
University of the Faroe Islands
University of Iceland
Icelandic Arctic Cooperation Network (IACN)
Rif Field Station
Arctic Centre University of Lapland
Icelandic Gender Equality Fund
Nordregio
Icelandic Coast Guard
Northeast Iceland Nature Research Centre
Arctic Council
Arctic Circle
Matís
SAVONIA University of Applied Sciences
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Norway
International Arctic Social Sciences Association (IASSA)
Hight North Centre NORD University
Embassy of Canada to Iceland
Norwegian Embassy to Iceland
University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway
International Arctic Hub
Egmont Institute
Northern Research Forum
WiRE
Akureyri Library
Polar Institute, Wilson Center
Icelandic Embassy to Canada
Government of the Faroe Islands
Arctic Council Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG)
Arctic Athabaskan Council
Institute for Arctic Studies at Dartmouth
Government of Northwest Territories, Canada
UArctic
Icelandic Tourism Research Centre
Arctic Services
Arctic Economic Council
NUKIGA
Polar Law Institute
Norlandair
INUVA
PAME
Icelandic Museum of Natural History
Arctic Research Centre Umea University
National Science Foundation (NSF)
RHA - University of Akureyri Research Centre
Northeast Iceland Development Fund (SSNE)
Glacier Adventure
Fisheries Science Centre at the University of Akureyri
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The George Washington University
Akureyrarbær Municipality
Icelandic Institute of Natural History
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Finland
Ocean Missions
Eimur
Polar Knowledge (CHARS)
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Finland
Directorate for Gender Equality
Marine and Freshwater Research Institute
Stefansson Arctic Institute
Hólar University
VELTEK Health and Wellbeing Cluster of Northern Iceland
Government of Greenland
US Embassy to Iceland
Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS)
Arctic Portal
Fjarðarbyggð Municipality
West Nordic Council
China-Nordic Arctic Research Center (CNARC)
Social, Economic and Cultural Expert Group (SECEG)
Reykjavík University
Saami Council
SCCUL Enterprises CLG's
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Sweden
UNLEASH
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics University of Saskatchewan
Visit North Iceland
United States Department of State
Húsavík Academic Center
Arctic Youth Network
The Western Development Commission
Rannís
ARCTICenter, University of Northern Iowa
University Centre of the Westfjords
University of Akureyri
CAFF
CHNGES - Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies
Arctic Human Health Expert Group (AHHEG)
Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland
International Arctic Science Committee (IASC)
Nordic Council of Ministers
Greenland Research Council
Aleut International Association
NORTH Consulting
China-Iceland Arctic Science Observatory (CIAO)
Icelandic Meteorological Office
University of the Faroe Islands
University of Iceland
Icelandic Arctic Cooperation Network (IACN)
Rif Field Station
Arctic Centre University of Lapland
Icelandic Gender Equality Fund
Nordregio
Icelandic Coast Guard
Northeast Iceland Nature Research Centre
Arctic Council
Arctic Circle
Matís
SAVONIA University of Applied Sciences
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Norway
International Arctic Social Sciences Association (IASSA)
Hight North Centre NORD University
Embassy of Canada to Iceland
Norwegian Embassy to Iceland
University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway
International Arctic Hub
Egmont Institute
Northern Research Forum
WiRE
Akureyri Library
Polar Institute, Wilson Center
Icelandic Embassy to Canada
Government of the Faroe Islands
Arctic Council Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG)
Arctic Athabaskan Council
Institute for Arctic Studies at Dartmouth
Government of Northwest Territories, Canada
UArctic
Icelandic Tourism Research Centre
Arctic Services
Arctic Economic Council
NUKIGA
Polar Law Institute
Norlandair
INUVA
PAME
Icelandic Museum of Natural History
Arctic Research Centre Umea University
National Science Foundation (NSF)
RHA - University of Akureyri Research Centre
Northeast Iceland Development Fund (SSNE)
Glacier Adventure
Fisheries Science Centre at the University of Akureyri
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The George Washington University
Akureyrarbær Municipality
Icelandic Institute of Natural History
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Finland
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Activities of the Icelandic Arctic Cooperation Network

The IACN initiates and works on a various projects and events involving different Arctic and Icelandic stakeholders. This also includes several appointments where the IACN is involved.

Projects

The IACN initiates, leads, co-organises and participates in a wide array of national and international projects with an Arctic focus and in different roles.

Arctic Climate Predictions: Pathways to Resilient, Sustainable Societies (ARCPATH)

Arctic Climate Predictions: Pathways to Resilient, Sustainable Societies (ARCPATH)

Arctic Youth and Sustainable Futures

BizMentor

Book on Iceland´s Arctic Policy 2011-2021

Business Index North (BIN)

Gender Equality in the Arctic (GEA)

Greenland - Iceland Research Cooperation

Icelandic Arctic Policy Strategy - Implementation Engagement Process

Interview series

Mapping Arctic Initiatives in Northeast Iceland

Mapping Arctic Research in Iceland

Polar Law Institute

Queering the Arctic

SDWG COVID 19

SDWG NORNEX WEF - Nexus Arctic

SDWG The Resilience Forum

Share Your North

UNLEASH Regional Innovation Lab in Greenland 2022

US Embassy Science Fellow 2023

Understanding the Gendered Impacts of COVID-19 in the Arctic (COVID-GEA)

The IACN organizes and co-organizes, participates in and initiates various Icelandic and international events with an Arctic focus

Events

The IACN initiates, co-organizes and participates in a wide array of national and international Arctic events and conferences. Below is a list of highlighted events.

Standing Strong in Face of COVID-19: Gender Equality and Women's Experiences in Akureyri

Audio-Visual Exhibition "Arctic Women Voices: Standing Strong in the Face of COVID-19"

Standing Strong in Face of COVID-19: Gender Equality and Women's Experiences in Húsavík

Audio-Visual Exhibition "Arctic Women Voices: Standing Strong in the Face of COVID-19"

Engagement Process in Arctic Scientific Planning and Research Strategies. Arctic Circle Assembly 2023

Gender Equality in the Arctic: a Closer Look. Arctic Circle Assembly 2023

Enhancing Opportunities and Knowledge Through Arctic Research Network. Arctic Circle Assembly 2023

Iceland's Arctic Policy & Strategy from 2011 to 2021. Arctic Circle Assembly 2023

The West Nordic Research Managers' Platform. Arctic Circle Assembly 2023

Gender and Disaggregated Data in the Arctic Region. Arctic Circle Assembly 2023

Arctic Plastics Symposia: Reducing Pollution in the Marine Environment. Arctic Circle Assembly 2023

Arctic Green Energy Security: Community- and Indigenous-led Renewable Energy Projects. Arctic Circle Assembly 2023

The Intersection of Biodiversity and Renewable Energy in the Arctic: how do renewable energy projects impact biodiversity?

Developing Skills in the Arctic Renewable Energy Sector

GEAIV Workshop on Gendered Data in the Arctic, Akureyri, Iceland

Local2Global PACE Workshop Akureyri

Arctic Circle Assembly 2022

The Arctic During the Global Pandemic: What Have we Learned?

15th Polar Law Symposium, Reyjkavik, Iceland

Arctic Circle Forum Greenland / Gendered Diplomacy

Greenland Iceland Workshop in Nuuk

UNLEASH Greenland Youth Innovation Lab, Nuuk

VELTEK Symposium on Health and Wellbeing, Hof, Akureyri

Greenland and Iceland: Arctic Research Strategies and Cooperation. Arctic Circle Webcast

Arctic Seminar organized by the Egmont Institute

The Arctic Guardians' Dialogue - ShareYourNorth Webinar Series

Renewable Energy for Sustainable and Inclusive Development in the Arctic Series. Session 4 - A Full-Scale Renewable Energies Arctic Grid: Pipe Dream or Reality?

UN Commission on the Status of Women 66 – Parallel NGO Panel on Gender Equality and Empowerment in the Arctic

Klimaindsats og grøn omstilling i Vestnorden: Vestnordisk Råds temakonference 2022

Renewable Energy for Sustainable and Inclusive Development in the Arctic Series

Canada-Iceland 75 Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

Canada Iceland Exhibition and Event

The IACN is appointed in different roles to the several Icelandic and international organizations and projects on the Arctic issues.

Appointments

The IACN tries to contribute wherever possible and in various capacities. Below are some of the roles we have been assigned and have taken on.

Council Member International Arctic Social Sciences Association (IASSA)

Arctic Congress Bodö 2024

Arctic Science Ministerial III Science Advisory Board

Editorial Committee - Book on Arctic Iceland Policy 2011-2021

Editorial board Arctic Yearbook COVID-19 Special Issue

European Polar Board Member

Icelandic Joint Committee on Arctic Affairs

Rif Research Station Board of Directors

SDWG National Delegate

SECEG National Delegate

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