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This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, and NHK Japan. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250110.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- Trump said that he would like to incorporate the Panama Canal and Greenland into US territory. While some in the US consider this distraction politics, the notions have raised concern in the rest of the world. An interview with Victoria Herrmann, a Senior Fellow at the Arctic Institute, discusses why Greenland has been of military and economic interest to the US for 100 years. She describes the independence movement in the island and the desire for marketing resources. Canadian PM Trudeau announced his resignation that will not take effect until Parliament reconvenes in March. RDW found that the German government has cut funding for several human rights organizations that have been critical of Israeli actions in the current war in Palestine. One of the groups defunded is New Profile, an Israeli movement which supports conscientious objectors and a civilian society. From FRANCE-A very interesting week for international press reviews. First, a Panama paper says Trumps threats show imperialism continues- then a Danish and a Greenland paper have different takes on the US interest in Greenland. Elon Musk is getting many headlines in the European press, from his dissipated support for British right wing leader Nigel Farage, to his attacks on the PM Starmer. Then a report on Musk versus Starmer and the UK government- French President Macron accused Musk of supporting a new reactionary international movement. Finally press reviews on the end of fact-checking on Meta applications. From JAPAN- In response to Biden canceling the sale of US Steel to Nippon Steel, both companies filed a lawsuit. The WHO says cases of Human Metapneumovirus, HMPV, are rising in China but within an expected range. Indonesia is the first SouthEast Asian country to have full membership in the BRICS economic group. Vietnam has the third largest trade surplus with the US. The EurAsia group says 2025 will be the most geopolitically dangerous year since the Cold War. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "The main problem in any democracy is that crowd-pleasers are generally brainless swine who can go out on a stage and whup their supporters into an orgiastic frenzy, then go back to the office and sell everyone of the poor bastards down the tube for a nickel a piece." --Hunter S Thompson Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

The Arctic is going through changes to its climate, economics and geo-politics. What does it mean for the region and the rest of the world? The fact that glaciers are melting and the white landscape is turning green is bad for climate change but could it also bring economic benefits? Guests: Jennifer Spence, director of the Arctic Initiative at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School. Heidi Sevestre, glaciologist and member of one of the Working Groups to the Arctic Council. Heather Conley, senior advisor to the German Marshall Fund's (GMF) board of trustees. Pavel Devyatkin is a Senior Associate and Leadership Group member at The Arctic Institute.Presenter: David Aaronovitch Producers: Charlotte McDonald, Kirsteen Knight and Beth Ashmead Latham Sound engineer: Rod Farquhar Editor: Richard Vadon Production Co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman

The Arctic is heating at four times the rate of the rest of the planet, and is a key indicator region for mapping the impacts of the climate crisis. Glacial melt is predicted to contribute to disastrous rates of sea-level rise which will have catastrophic impacts on global cities, coastal communities and the millions of people who live there. It is crucial that we  do everything we can in our cities to ensure that the Arctic does have a future…because all of our futures depend on it.Image Credit: Photo by Roxanne Desgagnés on UnsplashFeatured in this episode: Xuemei Bai, distinguished professor for Urban Environment and Human Ecology at the Australian National University Featured guests:Al Pace is one of Canada's most accomplished Arctic river guides. He co-founded Canoe North Adventures with his wife, Lin, in 1987, and has been taking people into the far north of Canada by canoe and raft ever since. In the off season, Al is the owner of The Farmhouse Pottery where he crafts beautiful stoneware.Dr Victoria Herrmann is a Senior Fellow at The Arctic Institute. In 2022, she was named as one of the top 100 most influential people in climate policy worldwide by the Apolitical Group. She led the America's Eroding Edges project, and she is currently working on the initiative, Preserving Legacies: A Future for Our Past. Dr Herrmann is a bastion of hope for the work that can and must be done for the Arctic.LinksLast-minute pledges and sobering science: Where is the World, Post-COP28? Cities 1.5 podcastSea of methane sealed beneath Arctic permafrost could trigger climate feedback loop if it escapes - Live Science15 towns and cities starting new cooperation across the Arctic - Arctic Urban Regional Cooperation (AURC) progrIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Cities 1.5 is a podcast by University of Toronto Press and is produced in association with the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy. Our executive producers are Dali Carmichael and Peggy Whitfield.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

Pavel Devyatkin, a senior associate at the Washington-based Arctic Institute, explains in this podcast episode the Arctic's significance, the Russian Arctic strategy, the impacts of climate change, and the role of the Arctic Council. Devyatkin highlights Russia's goals in the Arctic, including resource extraction and the management of the Northern Sea Route. The episode also covers Russia's socio-economic interests tied to oil and gas resources, challenges and opportunities presented by climate change, and the Northern Sea Route's development. Devyatkin mentions Russia's cooperation with China and other international partnerships and how territorial claims and disputes in the region are managed within international law, emphasizing the Arctic Council's role in fostering cooperation despite geopolitical tensions.

The Arctic has become an increasingly active geopolitical battleground for the United States, Russia, and China. Thawing ice caused by climate change opens the possibility of the region becoming a global shipping lane, potentially transforming international trade. China, although not an Arctic nation, has stepped up efforts to expand its presence in the area, creating new opportunities to enforce its interests abroad. The Arctic Council, previously a positive and active body for the region, has not met since Russia's second invasion of Ukraine, reducing international dialogue over the region. Meanwhile, the United States is in the process of increasing its local military deterrent. What are the interests of China, Russia, and the US in the area and how is each working to achieve them? How will climate change affect how nations act towards the Arctic? What will NATO expansion mean for the security of the region?Join us  for a discussion with Evan Bloom, Senior Fellow at the Polar Institute at the Wilson Center, Dr. Marc Lanteigne, Associate Professor of Political Science at the Arctic University of Norway, and Pavel Devyatkin, Senior Associate at the Arctic Institute.Music by Sergii Pavkin and  Mike Cole from PixabayFollow us at:Network2020.orgTwitter: @Network2020LinkedIn: Network 20/20Facebook: @network2020Instagram: @network_2020

Global temperatures have already increased by around 1.3C above pre-industrial levels, but this warming is not spread evenly across the planet. The Arctic, despite being one of the coldest regions on Earth, has become a hotspot for global warming. Local temperatures there are rising as much as four-times faster than in other parts of the world. This rapid warming is unsettling the delicate environmental balance, causing significant ice loss – with implications for both the region and the wider world. In a previous episode on the Arctic region, Graihagh Jackson explored the impact that climate change was having on the people – and ice sheet – of Greenland. In the second part of The Climate Question's focus on the High North, she explores the implications of an increasingly ice-free region on global politics, military relations, and trade. Guests: Mathieu Boulègue, consulting fellow at Chatham House and global fellow at the Polar Institute of the Wilson Centre Julie Brigham-Grette, professor of Earth Sciences in the Department of Earth, Geographic and Climate Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Malte Humpert, senior fellow at the Arctic Institute and journalist at High North News Amund Trellevik, on-the-ground reporter in Norway Producer: Ben Cooper Series Producers: Simon Watts and Alex Lewis Editor: China Collins Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell Production Coordinators: Debbie Richford, Sophie Hill and Jacqui Johnson

From Coma To Catharsis is the second full exploratory mission in the current five-piece incarnation of NYC/NJ-based instrumental ensemble, The Royal Arctic Institute. It's the sequel to last year's From Catnap To Coma, and like its predecessor, the new mini-album was recorded and produced by James McNew (Yo La Tengo) in the historic Neumann Leather Factory in Hoboken, New Jersey. From Coma To Catharsis is being released February 4th, 2023 by Already Dead Tapes and Records and will be available on cassette (duh!), as a paid download, and on streaming platforms. Later in the year, the band hopes to release both titles on vinyl. At present, The Royal Arctic Institute comprises five musicians who have played extensively with other groups and/or as backing/session musicians:  drummer Lyle Hysen (Das Damen, Arthur Lee, The Misguided), guitarists John Leon (Roky Erickson, Summer Wardrobe, Abra Moore) and Lynn Wright (And The Wiremen, Bee And Flower, Shilpa Ray), bassist David Motamed (Das Damen, Two Dollar Guitar, Arthur Lee, Townes Van Zandt), and keyboardist Carl Baggaley (Headbrain, Gramercy Arms).  What are the first things you would feel coming out of a coma? Would it be cathartic, a full release of all your emotions? What would that sound like? From Coma To Catharsis tries to capture that auditory experience replacing the steadfast emotions expressed on From Catnap to Coma with the sounds of dreaming, then awakenings. All the pieces were created communally, deconstructing then reconstructing material mainly composed by guitarist John Leon with a couple written by other band members. McNew recorded the band in a live setting with no digital magic and minimal overdubs except for pedal steel work by John.  This record also highlights the band's musical development after a further year of playing together. This includes songwriting contributions by Dave (“Angleman's Lament”), and Lynn (“The Elated World”) as well as more input from Carl. “This is the third record I've played on,” explains Baggaley, “and on this one we really broke the songs down to the bones. I was able to bring in new influences like King Crimson-style mellotron and electric piano inspired by the late Billy Preston performances during the recording of the Beatles' Let It Be album.” Besotted by 2021's Beatles documentary series stemming from those sessions, Lyle draped his drums in tea- towels ala Ringo for the song “Passover Bucket.” Regarding that same title, John says, “During the COVID lockdown, everyone's kids were home and parents were scrambling and grasping at straws to entertain them. A Jewish friend of mine decided to celebrate Easter with her children to give them something to do. They were fascinated by the concept of Easter baskets. The following year, instead of Easter baskets, the children were given Passover Buckets to keep them quiet.”  From Coma To Catharsis is, sadly, guitarist Lynn Wright's last work with the band as a full member as he's recently relocated to Berlin to further his career in music and fine dining. The band will continue to play shows and record with Lynn when possible, but perhaps as the past two years have shown us, who knows if everything will be cathartic, or just a return to a coma.         John's Info https://www.theroyalarctic.com/new-page-2  

Putin's war in Ukraine has European nations scrambling to cut off their supplies of Russian gas — both to further penalize Russia and to ensure the country can't withhold its energy supplies as a blackmail tool. That transition has many European leaders turning to the Arctic for solutions like wind energy. But some Sámi activists in Arctic Europe say they've been backed into a corner after years of industrial development, and that what's left of their traditional territory is not up for negotiation. GUESTS: Justin Ling, freelance journalist; Beaska Niillas, parliamentary leader in the Sámi Parliament in Norway and alternate member of the Saami Council ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: “The Costs of Choosing Wind Power,” Sunna Svendsen, Inkstick Media ”Norway Surges Oil, Gas Profit. Now It's Urged To Help,” Mark Lewis ft. Monika Scislowska, Associated Press ”Arctic Military Infrastructure: The Olavsvern case,” Wenche Irén Sterkeby and Vidar Hole, The Arctic Institute

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Lyle Hysen's career in music has been different from most. And as the drummer for the grammatically incorrect Das Damen, he schlepped his drums across the States and Europe. He toured with Screaming Trees and Nirvana before grunge took over the world.The band even toured as Arthur Lee's backing band for a time. But Lyle's career would take a left turn when he accidentally started a niche market licensing music for small, indie bands through Rough Trade's publishing company. That eventually led to the formation of Bank Robber music, where he's helped so many bands stay in the business through the licensing and publishing side of music.But he wasn't quite done making music. He's a foundational member of The Royal Arctic Institute. Sounds fancy, I know. But they write some beautiful instrumentals. You have to check out their music, especially if you like cassettes, since that's the only physical copy you're going to get. Follow the band @theroyalai on IG, @royal_arctic on Twitter, The Royal Arctic Institute on FB. Pick up the album on Bandcamp or wherever you get music. We would love a review, a follow, stuff like that. We're @PerformanceAnx on the socials. Get stuff at performanceanx.threadless.com. You can help support the show like our good friend Sandy Olivia at ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. So do a few jaw exercises because I couldn't stop laughing on this one. Welcome Lyle Hysen from The Royal Arctic Institute on Performance Anxiety, part of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

Lyle Hysen's career in music has been different from most. And as the drummer for the grammatically incorrect Das Damen, he schlepped his drums across the States and Europe. He toured with Screaming Trees and Nirvana before grunge took over the world.The band even toured as Arthur Lee's backing band for a time. But Lyle's career would take a left turn when he accidentally started a niche market licensing music for small, indie bands through Rough Trade's publishing company. That eventually led to the formation of Bank Robber music, where he's helped so many bands stay in the business through the licensing and publishing side of music. But he wasn't quite done making music. He's a foundational member of The Royal Arctic Institute. Sounds fancy, I know. But they write some beautiful instrumentals. You have to check out their music, especially if you like cassettes, since that's the only physical copy you're going to get. Follow the band @theroyalai on IG, @royal_arctic on Twitter, The Royal Arctic Institute on FB. Pick up the album on Bandcamp or wherever you get music. We would love a review, a follow, stuff like that. We're @PerformanceAnx on the socials. Get stuff at performanceanx.threadless.com. You can help support the show like our good friend Sandy Olivia at ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. So do a few jaw exercises because I couldn't stop laughing on this one. Welcome Lyle Hysen from The Royal Arctic Institute on Performance Anxiety, part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lyle Hysen's career in music has been different from most. And as the drummer for the grammatically incorrect Das Damen, he schlepped his drums across the States and Europe. He toured with Screaming Trees and Nirvana before grunge took over the world.The band even toured as Arthur Lee's backing band for a time. But Lyle's career would take a left turn when he accidentally started a niche market licensing music for small, indie bands. That eventually led to the formation of Bank Robber music, where he's helped so many bands stay in the business through the licensing and publishing side of music.But he wasn't quite done making music. He's a foundational member of The Royal Arctic Institute. Sounds fancy, I know. But they write some beautiful instrumentals. You have to check out their music, especially if you like cassettes, since that's the only physical copy you're going to get. Follow the band @theroyalai on IG, @royal_arctic on Twitter, The Royal Arctic Institute on FB. Pick up the album on Bandcamp or wherever you get music. We would love a review, a follow, stuff like that. We're @PerformanceAnx on the socials. Get stuff at performanceanx.threadless.com. You can help support the show like our good friend Sandy Olivia at ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. So do a few jaw exercises because I couldn't stop laughing on this one. Welcome Lyle Hysen from The Royal Arctic Institute on Performance Anxiety, part of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

Lyle Hysen's career in music has been different from most. And as the drummer for the grammatically incorrect Das Damen, he schlepped his drums across the States and Europe. He toured with Screaming Trees and Nirvana before grunge took over the world.The band even toured as Arthur Lee's backing band for a time. But Lyle's career would take a left turn when he accidentally started a niche market licensing music for small, indie bands. That eventually led to the formation of Bank Robber music, where he's helped so many bands stay in the business through the licensing and publishing side of music. But he wasn't quite done making music. He's a foundational member of The Royal Arctic Institute. Sounds fancy, I know. But they write some beautiful instrumentals. You have to check out their music, especially if you like cassettes, since that's the only physical copy you're going to get. Follow the band @theroyalai on IG, @royal_arctic on Twitter, The Royal Arctic Institute on FB. Pick up the album on Bandcamp or wherever you get music. We would love a review, a follow, stuff like that. We're @PerformanceAnx on the socials. Get stuff at performanceanx.threadless.com. You can help support the show like our good friend Sandy Olivia at ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. So do a few jaw exercises because I couldn't stop laughing on this one. Welcome Lyle Hysen from The Royal Arctic Institute on Performance Anxiety, part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with John Leon of The Royal Arctic Institute 2021 The Royal Arctic Institute's first full exploratory mission in their current five-piece incarnation. The album was recorded and produced by James McNew (Yo LaTengo) in the historic Neumann Leather Factory in Hoboken, New Jersey. The EP is being released February 4th, 2022 by Already Dead Cassettes and will be available on cassette (duh!), as a paid download, and on streaming platforms. At present, The Royal Arctic Institute comprises five musicians who have played extensively with other groups and/or as backing/session musicians:  drummer Lyle Hysen (Das Damen, Arthur Lee), guitarists John Leon (Roky Erickson, Summer Wardrobe, Abra Moore) and Lynn Wright (And The Wiremen, Bee And Flower, Shilpa Ray), bassist David Motamed (Das Damen, Two Dollar Guitar, Arthur Lee, Townes Van Zandt), and keyboardist Carl Baggaley (Headbrain, Gramercy Arms).  All the pieces were created communally, deconstructing then reconstructing of material initially composed by guitarist John Leon. McNew recorded the band in a live setting with minimal overdubs or digital magic.  Leon and Hysen originally formed The Royal Arctic Institute in 2016 along with OG bassist Gerard Smith. This line-up recorded two albums before disbanding and subsequently reforming as a quintet in early 2020 at the outset of the SARS-COV-2 pandemic.   Catnap To Coma: “Do ghosts ever sleep? Yes, but not the sleep of men; theirs is an emptier type of slumber. Our sleep is always full: From catnap to coma, it brims over. John's info Instagram: @theroyalai Facebox: https://www.facebook.com/TheRoyalArcticInstitute/ Twitter: @royal_arctic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5moPinbv0LkLslDkGDQOAP?si=JUk8VoppQmOLQDvMbfqQ4g Bandcamp: https://theroyalarcticinstitute.bandcamp.com/  

In this month's TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we hear from The Arctic Institute's staff members to celebrate the Institute's tenth anniversary.

In this episode, we are joined by Matthew Ayre (PhD), a post-doctoral fellow with the Arctic Institute of North America. He has always been fascinated with the British Arctic whaling trade, and has made impressive jumps from geography, to historical climatology, with a dash of archaeology thrown in. Matthew's research, using the logs from the British Arctic whaling boats to reconstruct the past Arctic climate is fascinating. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did!Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, visit our website.Send us an email at pertainingtopeople@gmail.com.References:Arctic Institute of North America

In this episode, we explore the life, habits, and poetry of the American Dipper. Join me in celebrating America's only aquatic bird.ReferencesDunn, P. (2006). Pete Dunne's Essential Field Guide Companion: A Comprehensive Resource for Identifying North American Birds. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.Gallegher, C.P. and Lea, E.V. (2019). Overwintering habitat of American Dipper, Cinclus mexicanus, Observed in an arctic groundwater spring feeding on Dolly Varden, Salvelinus malma. The Arctic Institute of North America. 72(1): 82-87. https://doi.org/10.14430/arctic67805 Johnson, T. M. (2021, April, 1). American Dipper [Letters to the editor]. Anchorage Daily News. https://www.adn.com/opinions/letters/2021/04/01/poem-american-dipper/ Sibley, D. A. (2001). The Sibley Guide to Bird Life & Behavior 1st ed..Knopf.

In episode 137 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Dr. Victoria Herrmann, the Managing Director of the Arctic Institute and a National Geographic Explorer.  We learn what is a Nat Geo Explorer; her travels with the America Eroding Edges project; the origins of Rising Tides, an organization that pairs climate experts with at risk communities and we discuss the evolving nature of adaptation professionals. Also, a bonus conversation with Judge Alice Hill where we discuss her time developing adaptation policy in the Obama White House. What is a National Geographic Explorer. Details of the America’s Eroding Edges journey around the United States. What are people saying ‘on the ground’ in climate impacted communities. How the Rising Tides organization is pairing up adaptation experts with communities in need. Who can be an ‘adapter’ when it comes to helping at risk communities. Why President Biden should appoint a “Climate Migration Coordinator”. Our America, Climate of Hope Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! America Adapts now has a newsletter! See first issue here. Follow here! Sign up to be a guest on Cimpatico Studios! Check out what Cimpatico is all about! https://www.cimpatico.com/about https://cimpatico.com/dougparsons Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! Facebook and Twitter: @usaadapts https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/timeline www.americaadapts.org @ArcticInstitute @VSHerrmann @NatGeo @Alice_C_Hill Links in this episode: https://www.thearcticinstitute.org/experts/victoria-herrmann/ https://www.riseuptorisingtides.org/ https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=ZZTk7QsAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate   https://www.theguardian.com/profile/victoria-herrmann   https://www.scientificamerican.com/author/victoria-herrmann/  https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/536661-the-biden-administration-needs-a-climate-migration-coordinator https://abc7news.com/our-america-climate-of-hope-change-abc-localish-studios-national-geographic/10503513/ https://www.nationalgeographic.org/find-explorers/?page=1 Chapter 6  “Lessons from the Obama White House: how climate policy really gets done” by Alice Hill. https://www.rbf.org/sites/default/files/attachments/2021-03-12_standing_up_for_a_sustainable_world_creative_commons.pdf America Adapts was published in the Federal Reserve! Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1 https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/ Article on using podcasts in the Classroom: https://naaee.org/eepro/blog/are-you-using-podcast-your-classroom-you Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/america-adapts-the-climate-change-podcast/id1133023095?mt=2 On Google Podcast here. Please share on Facebook! Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here! Here Are 10 of the Best Climate Change Podcasts Out Right Nowhttps://earther.gizmodo.com/here-are-10-of-the-best-climate-change-podcasts-out-rig-1845397380 The best climate change podcasts on The Climate Advisorhttp://theclimateadvisor.com/the-best-climate-change-podcasts/ 7 podcasts to learn more about climate change and how to fight ithttps://kinder.world/articles/you/7-podcasts-to-learn-more-about-climate-change-and-how-to-fight-it-19813 Directions on how to listen to America Adapts on Amazon Alexahttps://youtu.be/949R8CRpUYU America Adapts also has its own app for your listening pleasure!  Just visit the App store on Apple or Google Podcast on Android and search “America Adapts.” Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts!  Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts.   Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts! America Adapts on Facebook!   Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we’re also on YouTube! Executive Producer Dr. Jesse Keenan Follow America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com

Malte Humpert, Senior Fellow and Founder of The Arctic Institute, joined us to discuss the increasing importance of the Arctic in transatlantic affairs, how Russian and Chinese influence is impacting the region, and what role the Arctic will play in the coming decades in the face of climate change. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Production by Jonas Heering, Iris Thatcher, Mitchell Fariss and Emily Traynor Mayrand Communications by Hannah Tyler Design by Sarah Diebboll https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

In this week's The Arctic Institute's Bookshelf Podcast's episode, Daria Shapovalova discusses Arctic petroleum development and the Paris Agreement's 2°C goal.

Victoria Herrmann, president of the Arctic Institute, discusses climate displacement in the United States, the risks it poses to communities and traditions, and how cultural memory builds resilience.

One of the key aspects of maritime historical research that is helping us understand our modern world is the use of ships logbooks to understand and map climate change in various regions across the world. Today Dr Sam Willis Dr Matthew Ayre, a Climate Detective (or more officially a Historical Climatologist) at the Arctic Institute of North America. Matt uses 200 year old documents surviving from the Arctic whaling trade to look back at the Arctic climate.It's an important topic. Over the past 30 years, the Arctic has warmed at roughly twice the rate as the entire globe, a phenomenon known as Arctic amplification.Ships' logbooks are now an accepted data source in climate change studies.Matt is an expert on the particular issues surrounding logbooks from the Arctic region in what is known as the pre-instrumental period and has tackled important questions linked to this research – how, for example, can you reliably express narrative descriptions of wind, weather and sea ice in index form? An dhow then can you most effectively manage scientific analysis fo such data, which – remember -- was not recorded for such purposes. How do you digitize historical logbooks? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex speaks to Dr. Victoria Herrmann - President of The Arctic Institute- about California Wildfires, the immediate climate crisis and the US environmental record under Trump. They also look at the culture of climate denial and the historic role of oil companies in this. Battleground is presented by Alex Hannaford and produced by Peter Sale

Alex speaks to Dr. Victoria Herrmann - President of The Arctic Institute- about California Wildfires, the immediate climate crisis and the US environmental record under Trump. They also look at the culture of climate denial and the historic role of oil companies in this. Battleground is presented by Alex Hannaford (https://alexhannaford.pressfolios.com/) and produced by Peter Sale (https://www.petersale.co.uk/)

On this episode, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham speak with Dr. Victoria Herrmann, the President and Managing Director of the Arctic Institute, a Washington D.C.-based "think and do tank" that seeks to shape policy for a "secure, just, and sustainable Arctic through objective, multidisciplinary research". In addition to managing the Institute and Board of Directors, Dr. Herrmann's focuses her research and writing on climate change, community adaptation, resilient development, and migration. Victoria has testified before the U.S. Senate, served as the Alaska Review Editor for the Fourth National Climate Assessment, contributes to The Guardian and Scientific American on climate policy, and was named one of the most 100 influential people in climate policy worldwide in 2019 by Apolitical. Its our first trip to the Arctic on ASP, and we've got a perfect guide in Dr. Herrmann. Come along, only on ASPN!

Did you know that anyone can be a Climate Action Hero? This month, we're exploring climate science, and learning about how to use our climate action superpowers to fight back against climate change! We dig into big questions like, “What is climate change?” and, “What can we be doing now to positively affect climate change in the future?” You'll also hear from Shyla Raghav, Vice President of Climate Change at Conservation International, and Victoria Herrmann, President and Managing Director of The Arctic Institute, to learn more about their jobs as real life climate champions. To take the Climate Action Heroes Quiz, go to climate-heroes.org. You can learn all about your Climate Action Superpower, and check out our STEAMwork videos and activities. For STEAM videos, programs, resources, and more from National Children's Museum, check out nationalchildrensmuseum.org. STEAM Daydream with National Children's Museum is narrated by A.J. Calbert and produced by Aubrey Vaughan, with post-production by Stevie Zampanti of Conceptual Podcasting. Special thanks to IF/THEN, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, for connecting us with the scientists in today's episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/national-childrens-museum/message

In the 31st episode of Battle Rhythm, Stef and Steve discuss Israel & the UAE, the US's Iran stance at the UN and the election in Belarus. We have an emerging scholar interview this week with Maj. Shaun D'Souza [22:00], discussing his paper “The Impact of Sino-Russian Collaboration on Arctic Governance.” which was short-listed for JCSP 46, the Brigadier-General George Bell Medal in recognition of commitment and excellence in military writing as displayed by a student on the Joint Command and Staff Programme. Our feature interview guest is Whitney Lackenbauer [30:30], Network Lead of North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network. This week's RnR segment [55:15], where we will provide some levity in these trying times with Baking! Nigella Lawson: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/apr/20/nigella-lawson-iphone-app-recipe King Arthur Baking: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/ If You Can't Bake it, Fake It? http://saideman.blogspot.com/2020/08/if-you-cant-bake-it-fake-it.html Find detailed show notes here: https://www.cdsn-rcds.com/battlerhythm Participants Bio: Maj. Shaun D'Souza is the Reliability & Maintainability Program Engineer at Department of National Defence with the Canadian Armed Forces as well as an MA candidate at the Canadian Forces College Joint Command and Staff Programme (JCSP). Dr. P. Whitney Lackenbauer is Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in the Study of the Canadian North and Professor in the School for the Study of Canada at Trent University. He is on leave as a Professor in the Department of History at St. Jerome's University in the University of Waterloo, Ontario, where he remains co-director of the Centre for Foreign Policy and Federalism. He is Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. He is also a Fellow with the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary History at the University of Toronto; the Arctic Institute of North America; the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies at the University of Calgary; and an adjunct professor with the Mulroney Institute for Government at St. Francis Xavier University. Whitney specializes in Arctic security, sovereignty and governance issues, modern Canadian military and diplomatic history, and Aboriginal-state relations. Links: https://www.naadsn.ca/

In the 11th episode of Climate History, co-hosts Dagomar Degroot and Emma Moesswilde interview Victoria Herrmann, president and managing director of the Arctic Institute and one of Apolitical's top 100 influencers on climate policy. Dr. Herrmann's scholarship has focused on media representations of the Arctic and its peoples. Yet while completing her PhD as a Gates Scholar in the Scott Polar Institute at Cambridge University, Herrmann launched several projects aimed at building adaptation to climate change in coastal communities. Her focus has been to connect scholars with stakeholders on the ground, turning abstract knowledge into tangible action. In this interview, we discuss how climate change scholarship can (and perhaps should) inform concrete action, and how action can enrich scholarship. We consider how graduate students can find their public voice, weigh the importance of storytelling for encouraging climate change action, and contemplate sources of hope in a rapidly warming world.

The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet, which comes with both opportunities and risks.Climate change is opening up new shipping routes and increasing access to fossil fuel reserves, while also threatening ecosystems and fueling geopolitical tensions. Are we approaching the end of the polar peace zone?Earlier this month, the Arctic Council met in Finland to frame a collaborative agenda on economic development and environmental protection. But for the first time since the Council’s inception, participants failed to sign a joint declaration after the U.S. refused to accept language on climate change — sparking fury and confusion.In this episode, we speak with Retired Rear Admiral David Titley (9:45), meteorology professor at Penn State University, about the consequences of a warming Arctic.We also talk to Malte Humpert (28:35), founder of The Arctic Institute, about the significance of the Pompeo’s statements and takeaways from the latest Arctic Council summit.Plus, we discuss if there’s any chance of seeing climate policy pass in an infrastructure bill and co-host Brandon Hurlbut celebrates his first semi-viral tweet. As always, Political Climate ends with our segment called “Say Something Nice,” where our Democrat and Republican co-hosts have to say something redeeming about the opposing political party (43:00).Tweet us your feedback on this episode @Poli_Climate!Recommended Reading:Reuters: US sinks Arctic accord due to climate change differencesThe Atlantic: The Next ‘South China Sea’ Is Covered In IceThe Inquirer: Our transportation plan will improve infrastructure and tackle climate changeThe Hill: Markey releases infrastructure suggestions that align with Green New Deal goalsBrandon Hurlbut goes viralPolitical Climate is produced in partnership with the USC Schwarzenegger Institute and The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.Subscribe to the Political Climate podcast via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay and Overcast.

On this episode of The Global Cable, Perry World House Inaugural Director and University of Pennsylvania Law Professor William Burke-White and Global Shifts Program Manager Jocelyn Perry are joined by Dr. Victoria Herrmann, President & Managing Director of the Arctic Institute, a center for circumpolar security studies. They'll discuss Victoria's research on climate change, community adaptation, human development, and resource economies, the role of the United States & Canada in protecting communities in the far north and the impact climate change is having on the Arctic region as a whole. Music & Produced by Tre Hester

In this episode we speak with Arctic Institute President and Managing Director Victoria Herrmann about the organization and its new content series that highlights women who live or work in the Arctic.

In this episode we speak with Arctic Institute President and Managing Director Victoria Herrmann about the organization and its new content series that highlights women who live or work in the Arctic.

Episode 61 of Look At My Records! is the first in a series of episodes previewing the upcoming North Jersey Indie Rock Festival. The annual fest is now in it’s third year and is happening at White Eagle Hall on Saturday October 6th!For the first installment, I chatted with The Royal Arctic Institute. Comprised of Lyle Hysen (Das Damen), Gerard Smith (Phantom Tollbooth), and John Leon (Rory Erickson), this highly pedigreed power-trio plays an eclectic blend of post-punk and cinematic jazz instrumentals. Tune in to hear about the group’s formation, their music, and upcoming gigs. Plus, the dudes made some awesome picks from my record collection including The Specials, Richard Hell, and The Psychedelic Furs!The band’s second LP, “Accidental Achievement”, is scheduled for release on Friday October 19th via Rhyme & Reason Records. Tune in to hear two brand new songs from this forthcoming LP, “Northern Progress Exploration Company” and “Raymond Roussell.” The group is also releasing a cassette single, “Russian Twists,” for Cassette Store Day on October 13th. You can also hear that song in this episode!In addition to playing the North Jersey Indie Rock Festival on October 6th, The Royal Arctic Institute has a busy gig schedule for September and October. You can catch them at the following shows:October 18th at Pianos with Problem People, Yawn Mower, Ultra Major, A Bird, and This BlissOctober 19th at The Nest with Wharton Tiers Ensemble and The WiremenOctober 20th at Guitar Bar Jr.November 9th at Quinn'sBeacon, NY, United StatesNovember 11th at The Bowery Electric with Antietam, SleepyheadNovember 13th at Pet Shop with The Special PillowGet your tickets to the North Jersey Indie Rock Festival RIGHT NOW: https://www.ticketfly.com/event/1744675-north-jersey-indie-rock-jersey-city/

In this podcast, Canada's History speaks with Warren Lake, a finalist for the 2018 Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching. Warren’s students participated in a citizen science project with the Arctic Institute of North America. Over a ten-week period, students transcribed whaling navigator journal entries from the 1850s. They pulled out data on climate, weather, sea ice, and location to be used by researchers developing new sea ice and climate models for this time period.

Guest: Victoria Hermann, President and Managing Director of the Arctic Institute

Guest: Victoria Hermann, President and Managing Director of the Arctic Institute

Norma Kassi is co-founder and Director of Indigenous Collaboration at the Arctic Institute of Community-Based Research. Over the last 30 years, she has worked on issues related to contaminants, food security, climate change, wildlife protection, youth engagement and building community capacity. Kassi is Vuntut Gwitchin, which means People of the Lakes. Her understanding of traditional, scientific and ecological knowledge, passed on from Elders, has fostered a deep connection to the land and made her an advocate for the Gwitchin people. From 1985-1992, she served as a Member for Vuntut Gwitchin in Yukon's Legislative Assembly and was selected by the Elders to be a spokesperson for the preservation of the Porcupine Caribou Herd. She has received many awards including the National Wildlife Federation's Conservation and Achievement Award in 1991 and the Goldman Prize for conservation in 2002.

Norma Kassi is co-founder and Director of Indigenous Collaboration at the Arctic Institute of Community-Based Research. Over the last 30 years, she has worked on issues related to contaminants, food security, climate change, wildlife protection, youth engagement and building community capacity. Kassi is Vuntut Gwitchin, which means People of the Lakes. Her understanding of traditional, scientific and ecological knowledge, passed on from Elders, has fostered a deep connection to the land and made her an advocate for the Gwitchin people. From 1985-1992, she served as a Member for Vuntut Gwitchin in Yukon's Legislative Assembly and was selected by the Elders to be a spokesperson for the preservation of the Porcupine Caribou Herd. She has received many awards including the National Wildlife Federation's Conservation and Achievement Award in 1991 and the Goldman Prize for conservation in 2002.

Eye on the Arctic speaks with Kathrin Keil, the Europe director of the The Arctic Institute, an independent think thank, about the Arctic Council and what to watch for in the months ahead.

The melting sea ice of the Arctic creates opportunities and threats for the people and wildlife of the region. This week the leaders of the polar nations are in Iceland to map out a future for the region at the Arctic Circle conference. Will oil and gas production ravage the north or bring jobs and money to impoverished local people? Will Russian designs on Arctic riches provoke conflict or link the region to the global economy? And what's in it for Britain? Can our expertise in polar science help us influence the development of the region? Tom is joined by Jane Francis of the British Antarctic Survey, Malte Humpert of the Arctic Institute, Alexander Shestakov from the World Wildlife Fund and Duncan Depledge of the Royal United Services Institute. Producer: Alasdair Cross.

During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Geir Johnsen, a professor of marine biology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and at the University Centre Svalbard. His enthusiasm for using new technologies to help improve our understanding of marine life is infectious, as is his strong belief in the value of sharing ideas and research with other disciplines. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Igor Orlov, Governor of Russia's Arkhangelsk region, about the historic and future role of Arkhangelsk in the opening of the Arctic, and the importance of ensuring that benefits of Arctic development accrue to all residents. We're grateful to the Governor for permitting us to publish his first-ever English-language interview. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from David Fluharty, Associate Professor at the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, University of Washington, about the unknowns that remain in Arctic resource management, particularly as the environment changes. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Harald Loeng, Research Director at Norway's Institute of Marine Research, about the crucial importance of communicating science clearly and accurately to policymakers and the public. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Alexey Pavlov, the director of the Association of Polar Early-Career Scientists, about the importance of bridging the gap between the natural sciences and the policy community. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Paal Sigurd Hilde, an Associate Professor at the Norwegian Defence University College and head of the Centre for Norwegian and European Security at Norway's Institute for Defence Studies, about his efforts to "burst the bubble" of hype around the idea of military Arctic conflict. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Eirik Sivertsen, a member of the Norwegian Parliament, about the importance of directing the benefits of northern industry to inhabitants of northern communities. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Christoph Seidler, a science editor at Spiegel Online, who is a keen observer of the growing interest of external actors in the Arctic. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Curt Rice of the University of Tromso, who is concerned that the value of threatened languages and cultures in the Arctic is being left out of the conversation about Arctic development. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Kristine Offerdal of Norway's Institute for Defence Studies (IFS), who feels that a better appreciation of historical context is necessary in Arctic research. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Rolf Tamnes of the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS) about the Geopolitics in the High North program. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Andreas Raspotnik, a research fellow at the University of Cologne, about the importance of maintaining a humble approach to this complicated region and topic. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Grete Hovelsrud, Research Director at the Nordland Research Institute and Senior Researcher at the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research in Oslo, Norway. In this interview, she covers her experiences with local communities adapting to climate change, and shares some of the interesting skills she's acquired that have helped her in her research. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Sara Olsvig, a Member of Danish Parliament representing Greenland. Sara talks about the challenges and opportunities that Greenland faces as it looks towards greater independence and a still more prominent role in Arctic issues. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Martin Sommerkorn, director of conservation with the WWF Global Arctic Programme, about the difference in perspective between classic conservation and sustainability. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Stefan Steinicke, a Ph.D. candidate at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, about the virtues of looking at Arctic policy questions in terms of risks and opportunities. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Marianne Falardeau, a Master's candidate at Universite Laval, about the changes that can be expected in Arctic marine life as the Arctic climate changes. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Aleqa Hammond, member of Greenlandic Parliament and the first woman to lead Greenland's Siumut party. Aleqa talks about her homeland's possible future and about her unique position as a woman in Greenlandic politics. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Rasmus Bertelsen about the crucial importance of human capital development as part of any sustainable development plan for Arctic communities. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Kathrin Keil about how important it is both to accept that the Arctic is a complex region and to give our policy conversations a commensurate level of nuance. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Ingrid Wiedmann about the necessity of finding a balance between economic development of Arctic communities and preservation of Arctic ecological systems. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Andreas Kraemer about the challenges of bridging the military-civilian line in Arctic policy discussions. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Malte Humpert about the role of Asian countries in the Arctic and the importance of engaging a younger generation of Arctic researchers. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.

In February 2012, Arctic Institute contributor Tom Fries interviewed Yuri Sergeev about his work for the Bellona Foundation's offices in Murmansk, Russia. Yuri talks frankly about the many intractable challenges that confront the development of renewable energy in the Russian Arctic, and in Russia generally, focusing largely on regulatory uncertainty and simple lack of economic incentives to make the switch. Yuri's many stories paint a picture of a country with enormous potential, waiting for the right moment to become a formidable producer.

In February 2012, Arctic Institute contributor Tom Fries interviewed Nina Jensen, Conservation Director at WWF-Norway, about the challenges of pushing back against the habit of fossil fuel production and use in the high North. Her long time work with WWF has given her a sense of the daunting challenges that confront those who support an as-soon-as-possible conversion to renewable energy, but also of the deep value of such a change. You can find a non-flash version of the interview here.

During the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromso, Norway in January 2012, Arctic Institute contributor Tom Fries had the chance to interview Jason Meyer, who works at the Alaska Center for Energy and Power. His work involves identifying and testing new and effective energy technologies for the Arctic - often with the goal of providing power to Alaska's remote communities - and assisting them through the development process. His interest in this field began in Vanuatu, an island in the South Pacific where the local communities have some surprising commonalities with Alaska's remote towns. These days, his work brings him into contact both with the complexities of intellectual property law and with the promise of exciting new developmental technologies.