Arctic Frontiers side event by Energi i Nord, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Luleå University of Technology and University of Saskatchewan.

Meaningful engagement has become a buzz word in policy and academic cycles, yet there are challenges in its definitions and practice. This session brings together panelists to share insights from their ongoing research projects on meaningful participation in the Arctic. 

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Side Event: Empowering the Arctic Reimagining energy security through co-creation and collaboration

The session will address the following questions:

How can energy security in northern and Indigenous communities be reimagined through co-creating knowledge and applied in designing renewable energy systems that support and enhance local social and economic values?

How is meaningful engagement understood by different stakeholders and practiced across the Arctic?

And finally; what policy gaps and ethical considerations must be addressed to ensure fair and inclusive outcomes?

This session brings together panelists to share insights from their ongoing research projects on meaningful participation in the Arctic:
🔸 Berit Kristoffersen, Associate Professor, UiT Norges arktiske universitet
🔸 Hans-Kristian Hernes, Professor, UiT Norges arktiske universitet
🔸 Cheng Claudia, Researcher, UiT Norges arktiske universitet
🔸 Larry Ibrahim Mohammed, Researcher, UiT Norges arktiske universitet
🔸 Greg Poelzer, Professor, University of Saskatchewan
🔸 Marit Magelssen Vambheim, Director, Energi i Nord
🔸 Gwen Holdman, Associate Vice Chancellor, University of Alaska Fairbanks
🔸 Gregory Poelzer, Associate Senior Lecturer, Luleå tekniska universitet
🔸 Geir Håvard Hanssen, Director of renewable energy, Troms Kraft
🔸 Jo Jorem Aarseth, Research Manager, NIBIO Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research)
🔸 Stein-Gunnar Hansen Bondevik, Staff Director, Fornybar Norge
🔸 Paul Bendik Jamå, Member of the Governing Council, Sámi Parliament