The Arctic is transforming faster than anywhere else on the planet, driven by the undeniable impacts of climate change. In a region where the stakes are high, the need for innovative solutions has never been more urgent.
The future of the Arctic is a shared concern, and addressing its challenges requires a new level of cross-border collaboration and innovative thinking.
This event will further the ongoing collaboration between the Korean Maritime Institute and Arctic Frontiers. We’ll gather experts from both countries to examine the situation as it is and explore sustainable pathways forward.
Central to this event is the belief that the solutions for tomorrow must be built today, with contributions from diverse stakeholders, including scientists, policymakers, local communities, and industry leaders. We aim to strengthen the bonds between Arctic research and the global community by fostering a dialogue that cuts across disciplines and sectors, all with a shared commitment to sustainable development.
16:30 Opening Remarks
Anu Fredrikson, Executive Director, Arctic Frontiers
Minsu Kim, Deputy President, Korean Maritime Institute
16:35 Presentations
Dr Tore Hattermann, Section Leader of Oceanographer, The Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI)
Dr Clare Eayrs, Postdoctoral Scientist, The Korean Polar Research Institute (KOPRI)
Professor Woen-Sug Choi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Ocean Engineering at Korea Maritime and Ocean University
Dr Rolf Rødven, Ececutive Secretary, Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program (AMAP), Arctic Council Working Group
17:15 Moderated Discussion
Moderator: Anu Fredrikson
Panelists: Tore Hattermann, Clare Eayrs, Woen-Sug Choi, Rolf Rødven
Panelists: Myung-Hwa Jung, Director, KMI Fisheries Policy Research Division & Hyesoo Hong, Senior Researcher, KMI Fisheries Policy Research Division
