Struggle for the Arctic: Climate Change, Economy, Security

Climate changes in the Arctic, where temperature rises three to seven times faster than in the rest of the world, depending on location, with subsequent melting of glaciers and permafrost, will have consequences in both Europe and on the rest of the planet. Melting ice in the High North is opening new economic possibilities, from deep sea mining to new commercial sea routs, both with unknown environmental consequences. The war in Ukraine and subsequent suspension of Russia from scientific projects and the most important regional organisation, the Arctic Council, initiated a new geopolitical struggle for the Arctic, with China playing a prominent role, aided by Russia, which occupies more than 50% of the Arctic. These developments in the High North have consequences for the rest of Europe, “What happens in the Arctic does not stay in the Arctic” is often repeated by Arctic experts. The European Contexts event offers an overview of the most significant developments.
SPEAKERS:
- Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen
(www.fjum-wien.at/menschen/ras...)
- Ksenia Vakhrusheva
(www.fjum-wien.at/menschen/kse...)
- Guðfinna Aðalgeirsdóttir
(www.fjum-wien.at/menschen/gud...)
- Christopher Rossi
(www.fjum-wien.at/menschen/chr...)
MODERATION & CONCEPT:
- Mirjana Tomić
(www.fjum-wien.at/menschen/mir...)
- Ivan Vejvoda
(www.iwm.at/fellow/ivan-vejvoda)
COOPERATION PARTNERS:
- Presseclub Concordia (concordia.at)
- fjum (www.fjum-wien.at)
- ERSTE STIFTUNG (www.erstestiftung.org/de/)
- Europe's Futures - Ideas for Action (IWM) (www.iwm.at)
00:00 Introduction
12:14 Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen
36:27 Ksenia Vakhrusheva
01:05:40 Q&A (1)
01:30:24 Guðfinna Aðalgeirsdóttir
01:56:58 Q&A (2)
02:24:09 Christopher Rossi
02:48:51 Q&A (3)
03:06:04 Closing Remarks

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