What is the role of Greenland in the Arctic and the world? And how are the region’s rapidly shifting dynamics creating both new opportunities and new responsibilities for Greenland and its partners?

Joining the conversation is Vivian Motzfeldt, then Minister for Foreign Affairs and Research of Greenland.

This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026.

Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.

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What is the role and responsibility of Indigenous knowledge in Arctic research? And how can platforms and frameworks foster genuine, respectful collaboration between Indigenous and Western knowledge systems?

Joining the conversation are:

• Malene Simon Hegelund, Senior Scientist at the Greenland Climate Research Centre
• Qillaq Danielsen, Indigenous Hunter from Qaanaaq, Greenland
• Olennguaq Kristensen, Indigenous Hunter from Savissivik, Greenland
• Sara Olsvig, International Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC)

The Session is moderated by Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Chair of the Arctic Circle Polar Dialogue; and former Prime Minister of Iceland.

This discussion was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 16th to 18th.

Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.

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What is the United States’ vision in and for the Arctic and why has the region become central to U.S. security in recent years?

Joining the conversation are:

• Thomas E. Dans, Chair, United States Arctic Research Commission (USARC); and
• David Balton, Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Arctic Initiative, and Former U.S. Ambassador.

The Session is moderated by Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Chair of the Arctic Circle Polar Dialogue and Former Prime Minister of Iceland.

This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd and 4th, 2026, and organized in association with the Ministry of University and Research and the National Research Council of Italy, and in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.

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