The Arctic Institute Bookshelf Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Arctic Institute Bookshelf Podcast
The Arctic Institute (TAI) is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit organization based in Washington DC. Our network of multidisciplinary scholars work in North America, Scandinavia, and continental Europe and represent expertise in many different disciplines.
In this TAI Bookshelf podcast episode, we talk with Marjo Lindroth and Monica Tennberg about new ways of describing and understanding the Arctic and its complexity.
In this TAI Bookshelf podcast episode, we talk with Eric Boyd about what is happening with the mining town of Kiruna, Sweden.
In this TAI Bookshelf podcast episode in association with the Austrian Polar Research Institute, we talk to Max Kortmann and Sebastian Pohl about microplastic in the Arctic.
In this TAI Bookshelf podcast episode, we talk with Prabhakar Singh about the Himalaya, the third pole, and international law.
In this TAI Bookshelf podcast episode, we talk with Isabelle Gapp about ecocritical art history and visual representation of the Arctic.
In this month’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we hear from The Arctic Institute’s staff members to celebrate the Institute's tenth anniversary.
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk to Mia Bennett about the anthropocene, infrastructure development and security in the Arctic.
In this month’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk to Corinna Röver about social constructions of reindeer in the Swedish Arctic.
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk to PolarQuest's Paola Catapano about her latest scientific expedition to Svalbard.
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk to Sóley Kaldal about working for the Icelandic Coast Guard.
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk to Gabriella Gricius about alternative approaches to security and international relations.
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk to Eric Paglia about the art of producing podcasts about the Arctic.
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk to Gregor Sharp and Christian Drury about how to critically challenge the narratives of Arctic exploration.
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk to Dr. Ingrid Medby about building Arctic identities.
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk to Emily Tsui about underwater cultural heritage and polar law.
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk to Ekaterina Uryupova about her vision for building a pan-Arctic legal fisheries regime.
In this week’s The Arctic Institute’s Bookshelf Podcast’s episode, Daria Shapovalova discusses Arctic petroleum development and the Paris Agreement’s 2°C goal.
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk with Aaron Cooper about eoengineering, and the green transition in the Arctic.
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk with Victoria Herrmann talked about climate change research and teaching in the US.
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk with Andreas Raspotnik about Arctic geopolitics, the role of the European Union as an Arctic actor, and some of his more recent publications.
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk with Lillian Hussong about her recent publication "No UNCLOS, No Icebreakers, No Clue? U.S. Arctic Policy Through the Eyes of Congress".
In this week’s TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk to Andreas Østhagen about his recent book on Coast Guards and Ocean Politics in the Arctic (Palgrave, 2020).
High North Dialogue 2015 - Interview with Heather Conley by The Arctic Institute Bookshelf Podcast
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High North Dialogue 2015 - Interview with Kristin Halvorsen by The Arctic Institute Bookshelf Podcast
High North Dialogue 2015 - Interview with Michael Byers by The Arctic Institute Bookshelf Podcast
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Arctic Dialogue 2014 - Interview with Joël Plouffe by The Arctic Institute Bookshelf Podcast
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Captain Jonathan Spaner is the Director of the Office of Emerging Policy of the US Coast Guard. He is also the Senior Arctic Policy Advisor and leads a delegation on behalf of the State department to the Arctic Council focused on developing a circumpolar business forum.
Michael Byers is a professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law. His work focuses on the international law and politics of the Arctic. Dr. Byers has been a Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford University, and a Professor of Law at Duke University. He has also taught as a visiting professor at the universities of Cape Town, Tel Aviv, and Novosibirsk. Dr. Byers is the author of seven books, including “International Law and the Arctic”, recently published by Cambridge University Press. He spoke with us about his current work, the upcoming Arctic Dialogue 2014 conference, and the topic of Arctic resources.
Willy Østreng is a political scientist specializing in international affairs with a focus on the polar regions, ocean affairs, and international security. He is President of the Norwegian Scientific Academy for Polar Research and served formerly as the executive director of the Fridtjof Nansen Institute and the scientific director of the Center for Advanced Studies at the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. Willy spoke with us about his current work, the upcoming Arctic Dialogue 2014 conference, and the topic of Arctic resources.
After the Arctic Council ministerial meeting in Kiruna, Sweden in May of 2013, we had the chance to talk with Ruth Davis of Greenpeace over Skype about the admission of new observer states to the Arctic Council, the environmental concerns that drive Greenpeace's activities, and her own enthusiasm about the engagement of young people with Arctic issues.
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Geir Johnsen, a professor of marine biology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and at the University Centre Svalbard. His enthusiasm for using new technologies to help improve our understanding of marine life is infectious, as is his strong belief in the value of sharing ideas and research with other disciplines. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Igor Orlov, Governor of Russia's Arkhangelsk region, about the historic and future role of Arkhangelsk in the opening of the Arctic, and the importance of ensuring that benefits of Arctic development accrue to all residents. We're grateful to the Governor for permitting us to publish his first-ever English-language interview. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from David Fluharty, Associate Professor at the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, University of Washington, about the unknowns that remain in Arctic resource management, particularly as the environment changes. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Harald Loeng, Research Director at Norway's Institute of Marine Research, about the crucial importance of communicating science clearly and accurately to policymakers and the public. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Alexey Pavlov, the director of the Association of Polar Early-Career Scientists, about the importance of bridging the gap between the natural sciences and the policy community. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Paal Sigurd Hilde, an Associate Professor at the Norwegian Defence University College and head of the Centre for Norwegian and European Security at Norway's Institute for Defence Studies, about his efforts to "burst the bubble" of hype around the idea of military Arctic conflict. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Eirik Sivertsen, a member of the Norwegian Parliament, about the importance of directing the benefits of northern industry to inhabitants of northern communities. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
During Arctic Frontiers 2013, we spoke with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Christoph Seidler, a science editor at Spiegel Online, who is a keen observer of the growing interest of external actors in the Arctic. You can find other interviews from this series at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Kristine Offerdal of Norway's Institute for Defence Studies (IFS), who feels that a better appreciation of historical context is necessary in Arctic research. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Curt Rice of the University of Tromso, who is concerned that the value of threatened languages and cultures in the Arctic is being left out of the conversation about Arctic development. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Rolf Tamnes of the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS) about the Geopolitics in the High North program. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Andreas Raspotnik, a research fellow at the University of Cologne, about the importance of maintaining a humble approach to this complicated region and topic. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Stefan Steinicke, a Ph.D. candidate at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, about the virtues of looking at Arctic policy questions in terms of risks and opportunities. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Martin Sommerkorn, director of conservation with the WWF Global Arctic Programme, about the difference in perspective between classic conservation and sustainability. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Sara Olsvig, a Member of Danish Parliament representing Greenland. Sara talks about the challenges and opportunities that Greenland faces as it looks towards greater independence and a still more prominent role in Arctic issues. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Grete Hovelsrud, Research Director at the Nordland Research Institute and Senior Researcher at the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research in Oslo, Norway. In this interview, she covers her experiences with local communities adapting to climate change, and shares some of the interesting skills she's acquired that have helped her in her research. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Aleqa Hammond, member of Greenlandic Parliament and the first woman to lead Greenland's Siumut party. Aleqa talks about her homeland's possible future and about her unique position as a woman in Greenlandic politics. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Marianne Falardeau, a Master's candidate at Universite Laval, about the changes that can be expected in Arctic marine life as the Arctic climate changes. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Kathrin Keil about how important it is both to accept that the Arctic is a complex region and to give our policy conversations a commensurate level of nuance. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Rasmus Bertelsen about the crucial importance of human capital development as part of any sustainable development plan for Arctic communities. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Andreas Kraemer about the challenges of bridging the military-civilian line in Arctic policy discussions. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Ingrid Wiedmann about the necessity of finding a balance between economic development of Arctic communities and preservation of Arctic ecological systems. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
For Arctic Frontiers 2013, we're speaking with attendees, speakers and guests of the conference about their work and their hopes for the future Arctic. In this interview, we hear from Malte Humpert about the role of Asian countries in the Arctic and the importance of engaging a younger generation of Arctic researchers. Follow along with us at www.arcticfrontiers.com or www.thearcticinstitute.org. This series is a joint effort of Arctic Frontiers, the Geopolitics in the High North program and The Arctic Institute.
In this podcast, part 3 of 3, Tom Fries talks with Ruth Davis, Senior Political Advisor to Greenpeace International, about the organization's "Save the Arctic" campaign. There are a couple of tough questions to answer: First; why does Greenpeace feel that non-Arctic people should have a significant say in what happens in the Arctic? Second; if subsurface development in the Arctic is to be stopped, what alternative industries does Greenpeace think might help Northern communities flourish? These and many other difficult issues arise when "outsiders" try to influence what happens in the Arctic.
Ruth Davis, Chief Policy Advisor for Greenpeace UK, discusses some details of Greenpeace's recent Prirazlomnoye action.
Leanne Robinson works with the Arctic Energy Alliance in Yellowknife in Canada's Northwest Territories. I had the chance to enjoy an in-depth conversation with Leanne about her work researching and, where appropriate, promoting the use of renewable energy in the Northwest Territories. She is a wealth of knowledge, and has a balanced viewpoint as to the advantages and the challenges that go along with renewable energy, particularly as a resource for remote communities. Listen to learn about the conditions that make hydrocarbon use necessary and affordable in the NWT, and about the renewable technologies that may one day supplant hydrocarbons in these communities, perhaps making life a more sustainable proposition.
In February 2012, Arctic Institute contributor Tom Fries interviewed Yuri Sergeev about his work for the Bellona Foundation's offices in Murmansk, Russia. Yuri talks frankly about the many intractable challenges that confront the development of renewable energy in the Russian Arctic, and in Russia generally, focusing largely on regulatory uncertainty and simple lack of economic incentives to make the switch. Yuri's many stories paint a picture of a country with enormous potential, waiting for the right moment to become a formidable producer.
In February 2012, Arctic Institute contributor Tom Fries interviewed Nina Jensen, Conservation Director at WWF-Norway, about the challenges of pushing back against the habit of fossil fuel production and use in the high North. Her long time work with WWF has given her a sense of the daunting challenges that confront those who support an as-soon-as-possible conversion to renewable energy, but also of the deep value of such a change. You can find a non-flash version of the interview here.
During the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromso, Norway in January 2012, Arctic Institute contributor Tom Fries had the chance to interview Jason Meyer, who works at the Alaska Center for Energy and Power. His work involves identifying and testing new and effective energy technologies for the Arctic - often with the goal of providing power to Alaska's remote communities - and assisting them through the development process. His interest in this field began in Vanuatu, an island in the South Pacific where the local communities have some surprising commonalities with Alaska's remote towns. These days, his work brings him into contact both with the complexities of intellectual property law and with the promise of exciting new developmental technologies.