Now Online: Why Is Svalbard Crying? Climate Change and its Human Impact in Svalbard
The first lecture in the Lantern Lectures series is now available to watch
In this talk, Ine-Therese Pedersen, state meteorologist and Longyearbyen resident, reflects on how climate change is reshaping everyday life in Svalbard. Blending professional insight with personal observation, she offers a local perspective on how rising temperatures, shifting seasons, and changing weather patterns are felt in daily routines and in the landscape itself.
Recorded live at Svalbard Museum on 13 November 2025
Talk presented in Norwegian (English subtitles)
Watch the full talk here:
About the Lantern Lectures
Presented by Artica Svalbard in collaboration with Svalbard Museum, the Lantern Lectures series revives the spirit of 19th-century magic lantern lectures — intimate community gatherings that combined storytelling, images, and knowledge-sharing.
Taking place during the dark season, these five talks offer space for reflection on what matters most in the Arctic today — from climate change and cultural heritage to youth voices and polar science.
Upcoming events continue through December and January and are free to attend, see our events page if you would like to attend in person.
All lectures take place from 18:00–19:00 and will be published online after each event.
