Preparedness through partnership: Nordic–Canadian research for a resilient Arctic

09/12/2026
08:30 - 10:00
Canada
ArcticNet’s Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

As geopolitical, environmental, and societal pressures intensify in the Arctic, research collaboration has become a cornerstone of regional security and long‑term resilience. This panel explores how Canadian-Nordic research partnerships strengthen knowledge systems, institutional preparedness, and community resilience across the circumpolar North.

Drawing on experiences from projects funded through the NordForsk call on Sustainable Development of the Arctic, panelists will discuss how cross‑border collaboration contributes to resilient ecosystems and inclusive governance—while responsibly integrating Indigenous and local perspectives.

The session concludes with a moderated discussion on how funders in Canada and the Nordics can cooperate in frameworks that enhance strategic alignment, trust, and long‑term impact.

Contacts

Guttorm Aanes

Guttorm Aanes

Head of Communications

Guttorm Aanes is Head of Communications at NordForsk, and responsible for strengthening the visibility and impact of NordForsk funded activites.

He has extensive communication experience from Norwegian ministries and research institutes.

Guttorm holds a master's degree in Media and Communication from the University of Oslo. In 2023, he completed a master's programme in PR management and strategic communication at BI Norwegian Business School.

Press and media in NordForsk

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Svartvitt porträtt

Thorbjørn Gilberg

Special Adviser
Svartvitt porträtt

Marianne Berger Marjanovic

Senior Adviser

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