The 2025 Polar Dialogue will take place during the Arctic Circle Assembly.
The Polar Dialogue was launched in 2024 in conjunction with the Arctic Circle Business Forum as two brand-new initiatives within the Arctic Circle Assemblies.
The key focus is on science and research cooperation on the Arctic, Antarctic and the Himalaya - Third Pole region, as well as other ice covered areas of the world. The Polar Dialogue consists of a series of sessions, consultative meetings, workshops and high-level Plenary Sessions.
The Chair - H.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland 2017-2024
Governments, universities, companies, research institutions, organizations, associations and others are invited to submit Session proposals for the Arctic Circle Assembly. Broad participation of Indigenous representatives and diverse speaker backgrounds, affiliations and nationalities is strongly encouraged. The Polar Dialogue seeks to facilitate conversation on the value of Indigenous science-based knowledge systems, it unites global experts and policymakers to address scientific challenges and foster collaboration.
Please indicate Session proposals intended for the Polar Dialogue by ticking the relevant checkbox in the Submission Portal.
Deadline for submitting proposals is 23:59 May 1, 2025 - Alaska Standard Time (AKST).
The Polar Dialogue was launched at the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly and held within the Assembly area. More than 300 participants joined this inaugural event.
