Bolstering Resilient Food Systems in a Changing Arctic

Recent global crises have exposed the vulnerabilities of modern global food systems, shedding light on specific weaknesses within the Arctic region. It is essential to deepen our understanding of food system vulnerabilities. This session explores the knowledge we have and the knowledge that is needed to bolster Arctic food systems, and asks how Nordic countries, Arctic communities, and Indigenous Peoples can leverage their expertise and resources to innovate and address challenges in a just and inclusive way. Join us for a dialogue featuring key actors from Nordic Cooperation, The World Food Programme, and The Arctic Council. Together, we will explore potential strategies to promote sustainable and resilient food systems in the Arctic.

• Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Icelandic Minister for Nordic Cooperation
• Andreas Hansen, Director of WFP Nordic and Baltic office
• Sigurður Hannesson, Director General of the Federation of Icelandic Industries
• Miki Jensen, CEO of Innovation South Greenland
• Aviaja Lyberth Hauptmann, Microbiologist & Head of Department, Scientific and Indigenous Teachings on Life in the Arctic (SILA), University of Greenland
• Deenaalee Chase-Hodgdon, Vice Chair of the Arctic Athabaskan Council - International

Moderated by Niina Aaagaard, Head of Communications at the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Council.

The session is organized by The Nordic Council of Ministers, The World Food Programme and the Arctic Council