The Arctic Circle Prize will be awarded for the first time at the Arctic Circle Assembly, which will be held 7th–9th October in Reykjavík’s Harpa Conference Center. The Prize was established in order to honor individuals, organizations, and institutions that have made major contributions to the future of the Arctic, whether through strengthening international cooperation in Arctic issues, environmental research, or other areas of circumpolar collaboration. The presentation of the award, designed by Icelandic glass artist Sigrún Ólöf Einarsdóttir, will take place in a ceremony on the second day of the Assembly, 8th October.

 

Participants from about 40 countries have already registered for the Assembly, including ministers and political representatives from numerous countries, directors of scientific research institutions and international environmental organizations, as well as leaders of indigenous associations and businesses. Individuals interested in attending may register at www.arcticcircle.org.

 

In addition to Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, numerous leaders from the Arctic countries, Asia and Europe will give talks, including world-renowned scientists and environmental experts. In total, more than 400 speakers will present in over 90 sessions at the Arctic Circle Assembly.

 

For further information, contact the Arctic Circle Secretariat at secretariat@arcticcircle.org, Sigríður Blöndal at sigridur@arcticcircle.org, or Takeshi Kaji at takeshi@arcticcircle.org.[xyz-ihs snippet=”Adsense-responsive”]