Science Diplomacy in the Arctic Region

Science diplomacy generally describes the use of science and scientific knowledge to advance diplomatic interests. In the Arctic, international scientific cooperation between the West and Russia has been a mainstay of "Arctic exceptionalism" since the end of the Cold War. After the start of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine in 2014 and in particular after 24 February 2022, scientific cooperation with representatives of the Russian Federation was frozen and western researchers have little access to the Russian Arctic anymore, which accounts for about 40% of the Arctic land area. In light of common challenges and geopolitical tensions, the question arises as to what role science and science diplomacy can play in the future.

The event is a cooperation between Alfred Wegener Institute AWI/German Arctic Office and the Norwegian Embassy in Berlin. The two-hour event will include 4 invited keynote speeches, followed by a moderated panel discussion and interaction with the audience. The following reception with drinks and snacks will offer the opportunity for further discussions. 

Registration before October 31 required via email.