Save the Date: ‘Svalbard in a Changing World: Security, Sovereignty and Rising Tensions’ at Svalbard Day in Oslo
Artica Svalbard invites you to an open and topical conversation in Oslo on Thursday, March 5. Bringing together researchers, politicians and other key players to discuss how we can understand the impact of major geopolitical changes on Svalbard in light of Norwegian sovereignty – while at the same time remaining open, inclusive and following the international obligations.
The militarisation of the Arctic, security challenges and changes in the global balance of power are leading to increasing tension in the North, and Svalbard is more relevant than ever. What does this mean for Norwegian politics, security and cooperation in the Arctic? How can we balance national interests with international agreements while developing local communities and family societies in Svalbard?
Location: Litteraturhuset, Oslo
Time: Thursday, March 5, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Language: Norwegian (A recording with English subtitles will be published on the Artica website shortly after the event)
Open to all, no registration required
Target group: Politicians, researchers, business and everyone with an interest in the Arctic and Norwegian security policy.
Amund Trellevik will lead this evening's panel debate. Amund is an experienced journalist based in Tromsø and affiliated with the international collective Investigate Europe. He has over 15 years of experience reporting from Russia and former Soviet republics, and is the chairman of Barents Press Norway and a board member of Norwegian PEN.
Panellists will be announced soon — stay tuned!
Join an important conversation about the future of Svalbard – and Norway’s role in the North.
