Polar Institute

@PolarInstitute

The Polar Institute at studies, analyzes, and informs the central policy issues facing the Arctic and Antarctic regions

Washington, DC
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    14 Dec 2020

    “We are literally watching a new ocean open before our eyes... but whenever there's open space on the planet, politics play a role.” - Director Mike Sfraga on w/

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  2. Feb 11

    The event recordings for the international virtual symposium, "Asian Interests and the Path Forward in the New Arctic" are now available on the event webpage: After watching the Day 1 recording, Day 2 will play immediately.

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    Feb 10

    「コンバンハ&オハヨウ」で始まったWeb国際会議。  主催のウェビナーには世界中から800人超が参加。 創設以来，熱い思いで取り組んできた地球で最も脆弱な ！日本の北極政策，科学研究，北極域砕氷研究船計画等について基調講演。

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    Feb 10

    U.S. and Russia sign new maritime pollution agreement and conduct a joint patrol in the Bering Sea. by

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  5. Feb 9

    Starting now! Join us live ➡️

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    Feb 9

    Join us in less than an hour for day two of "Asian Interests and the Path Forward in the New ." To ask a question of our panelists tonight please email polar(at)wilsoncenter(dot)org, or tweet them to .

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  7. Feb 9

    The International Virtual Symposium, "Asian Interests and the Path Forward in the New Arctic" will reconvene today at 6pm EST. Join us for 's keynote presentation, followed with a panel moderated by . Watch live ➡️

    Panel 3: Economic Development in the Arctic 🗓️February 9, 6:20-7:40pm ET Moderator Panelists: Dr. Aki Tonami Michael Perkinson Tadashi Maeda Rep. Zack Fields Norio Yamamoto RSVP ⬇️
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  8. Feb 8

    Starting NOW! With newly added panelist Dr. Huigen Yang, Research Professor of the Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC) and director of the China-Nordic Arctic Research Center (CNARC)

    Panel 2: Arctic Research & Environmental Change 🗓️February 8, 7:40-9:00pm ET Moderator Panelists: Dr. Atsushi SUNAMI, Dr. Hyoung Chul SHIN, Dr. Kelly Falkner, Office of Polar Programs RSVP⬇️
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  9. Feb 8

    "If we want peace in a region, we have to be able to have dialogue with people in the region - and those who are not in the region... who have strong interests in the Arctic." ~ on dialogue with Arctic and non-Arctic nations at the Asia/Arctic symposium

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  10. Feb 8

    Many thanks to Mr. GAO Feng, Special Representative for Arctic Affairs of the Foreign Ministry of China, for his very informative presentation.

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    Feb 8

    's perspective on affairs, based on Ambassador Gao Feng, can be highlighted as 3 "C"s: Climate Change, Connectivity, and Cooperation. Many thanks for organizing this amazing event!

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  12. Feb 8

    More than 720 people registered to attend the international virtual symposium. Join us live ➡️

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    Feb 8

    Today at 6 p.m. EST, , , , and will host the first day of a symposium with experts sharing their countries’ unique Arctic interests and policies.

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  14. Feb 8

    Today at 6 PM EST, will give a keynote presentation about the interests of Asian nations in the Arctic. Stay to hear from high-level Ambassadors of Japan, China and South Korea about their national interests and strategies.

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    Feb 3

    "Meaningful engagement with Arctic peoples could improve the development and implementation of policymakers’ strategies for just climate adaptation and mitigation measures."

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    Feb 4

    Excited for the all-star lineup set for next week's event on Asia and the Arctic. Speakers include Senator , Minister , and top officials and scholars from the region.

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  17. Feb 4

    “While the rest of the planet depends on the Arctic environment, the Arctic environment also depends on the rest of the planet... it is imperative that countries find new ways to minimize their greenhouse gas emissions.”

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    Feb 3

    Miss the panel discussion on the ’s 25th anniversary? Here are some highlights from 🇮🇸 FM , 🇳🇴 FM Ine Søreide, 🇷🇺 Ambassador Nikolay Korchunov and Co-Chair Ed Alexander 👇

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  19. Feb 3

    Panel 4: Infrastructure in the Arctic 🗓️February 9, 7:40-9:00pm ET Moderator: Lawson Brigham Panelists: Dr. Jong-Deog Kim Dr. Natsuhiko OTSUKA Lori Parrott Sherri Goodman RSVP⬇️

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  20. Feb 3

    Panel 3: Economic Development in the Arctic 🗓️February 9, 6:20-7:40pm ET Moderator Panelists: Dr. Aki Tonami Michael Perkinson Tadashi Maeda Rep. Zack Fields Norio Yamamoto RSVP ⬇️

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