Participate in event on Arctic perspectives in the EU research agenda
On 13 May, the NSPA and the Arctic Five networks are organising an event in Brussels on Arctic perspectives in the EU research agenda. The European Union supports the sustainable development of the European Arctic in many ways. This includes for example the cohesion policy instruments and the more competitive research and innovation framework programme funding. To secure the sustainable development of the EU Arctic area, a better understanding of the area is needed through strong Arctic research across the disciplinary fields.
The Arctic is at the front row regarding the consequences of climate change. Therefore, climate research is and should be an essential part of Arctic research. However, the Arctic's significance extends far beyond its role in station or vessel-based polar climate studies: the European Arctic is a crucial player in for example security topics following the geopolitical situation, renewable energy, green industrial transition, and raw materials. It is safe to say that the European green transition is made in the North.
Simultaneously, the region has specific social, environmental, and economic characteristics that are dramatically affected by climate change and need to be included more broadly in the European research agenda. Given the multifaceted nature of the Arctic issues, it is imperative to integrate various perspectives, to better address the complex challenges facing the region. The EU's research agenda plays a crucial role in informing policy decisions and shaping strategies for sustainable development in the Arctic. This will help to align the European research and innovation policy with the EU’s Arctic policy also in the future.
In connection with the EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue the Arctic Five and NSPA, the universities and regions of the European Arctic, wish to invite you to this event. The objective of the seminar is to discuss how Arctic research can answer to the needs that occur with the transition the region is undergoing. The discussions will focus on the next programming period 2028–2034 and how the ambitions of the EU’s Arctic policy can be included in the future research priorities.
Programme in short:
- Introduction and welcome, Professor Dag Avango, Director Arctic Five.
- Session 1: Research for a sustainable industrial transition in the European Arctic.
- Session 2: Research for a better understanding of the Arctic security dimensions.
- Intervention by Clara Ganslandt, Special Envoy for Arctic Matters at the European External Action Service (TBC).
- Network reception starting at 18.00.
Register for the event here