The Scottish Government will host the Arctic Circle Forum from 19-21 November 2017 at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh to bring together policy makers, academics, professionals and wider society to participate in discussion on areas of common interest between Scotland and the Arctic.
Scotland and the New North will take place as part of The Arctic Circle Forums - a series of specialised spin-off events from the main Arctic Circle Assembly, held annually in Iceland. Please find further details – including how to register at: https://www.arcticcirclescotland.com/.
The programme will include high level speakers and panel discussions on:
- Scotland and the Arctic
- Climate change and its impact globally
- Sustainable Development: Planning and Transport
- Emerging Opportunities and Science Challenges
- Energy: Innovation and Internationalisation
- Multi-Sectoral Blue Growth
- Young People in Remote Communities
- Design, Innovation and Community Empowerment