The largest international platform on the Arctic. Arctic Circle Assembly | 8-10 October 2026

Reykjavík, Iceland
Joined November 2008
“#Mountains don't have passports.” 🏔️ Neither do climate disasters. 🇵🇰 Pakistan's Climate Minister @DrMusadikMalik on why the glacial crisis demands international cooperation. 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=eCGSpuS1…
1
670
What role does #Greenland play in global geopolitics? 🇬🇱 A packed room at the 2026 Assembly discussed Greenland's strategic importance in an evolving geopolitical landscape! 🔥
1
2
407
“We've come to a 'Don't Look Up' moment on the #AMOC.” @jrockstrom warned of the risks of an AMOC collapse alongside H.E. @JPJohannsson at the 2026 Assembly, highlighting its implications for national security. 🎥: youtu.be/Y0fo-paNlyw?si=7DRn… @PIK_Climate
2
5
433
At the #ArcticCircleAssembly, Virginia Mearns, Canada’s Arctic Ambassador, moderated a discussion with Premier Simpson, Nunavut Deputy Premier Hickes, the President of ITK, the VP of NTI and the President of YFNCC.
1
2
2
236
On Friday, October 9, ICAS and The Fletcher School at Tufts University hosted "Competing Narratives in the Arctic" at the 2026 @arcticcircleorg Assembly. Read more from Dr. Nong Hong on takeaways from the assembly here: chinaus-icas.org/research/co… Photo: Artic Circle Flickr
1
115
“Too much of today's geopolitical debate was built around imagined threats.” Madame Fu Ying, Former Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇨🇳 at the 2026 Assembly. 🎥 Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/0XAnekSukvs?si=_Q-z…
1
1
4
479
Following the plenary, Madame Fu Ying 🇨🇳 and @ORGrimsson continued the dialogue in a fireside chat held under the Chatham House Rule 🔥💬 📸 A few moments from the discussion!
1
2
292
Could #Canada's North become a global investment hub? 🇨🇦🤔 A discussion at the 2026 Assembly explored opportunities in critical minerals, clean energy, infrastructure and Indigenous-led partnerships 💬
1
1
390
#AMOC: Towards the Point of No Return 🌊 Scientists and policymakers came together to discuss the latest research, implications for the Arctic and beyond, and how policy can help reduce the risks at the 2026 Assembly 🤝
3
1
5
840
After the hectic and successful days of the @arcticcircleorg Assembly a reinvigorating autumn walk along the river.
1
3
1
45
3,148
H.E. Múte B. Egede, #Greenland's 🇬🇱 Minister for Foreign Affairs, addressed Greenland's future, self-determination and international cooperation at the 2026 Assembly ❄️ 🎥 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=O21VWs6X…
2
1
5
820
🎥 Missed a plenary? Catch up now! Day 1 and 2 plenaries from the 2026 Assembly are now available on our YouTube channel! 🔗 youtube.com/@TheArcticCircle
2
2
427
Arctic Circle retweeted
Honored to attend @arcticcircleorg in Reykjavik for the 1st time and speak on US-China cooperation and Russian Arctic narratives. Thank you to @icasDC @FletcherSchool for the invitation and to everyone who attended! So nice to meet old and new friends, and be featured in @CCTV
3
5
252
Speed Dating at the 2026 #BusinessForum brought participants together for an evening of networking and new connections! 🥂💬
2
2
452
🌐 How is the #US 🇺🇸 national security strategy reshaping Arctic geopolitics? At the Assembly, speakers explored its implications for the Arctic, including perspectives from #Japan! 🇯🇵 @FletcherSchool
3
3
506
The Blue Economy Roundtable at the 2026 #BusinessForum brought together stakeholders to explore sustainable growth, investment and innovation across the Arctic’s marine industries 🌊 Co-hosted by @arionbanki 🇮🇸
1
1
441
Arctic Circle retweeted
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰? At the @arcticcircleorg Assembly in Reykjavik 🇮🇸, the NATO PA hosted a dedicated panel, led by President @MarcosPerestre1, on the role of legislators in supporting @NATO's deterrence and defence.
4
7
1
6
695
“Sovereignty cannot simply be declared. It has to be exercised. It has to be demonstrated. It has to be defended.” 🇨🇦 Canada's Foreign Minister @AnitaAnandMP at the 2026 Assembly. 🎥 Full plenary now on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=Fz9_q3x0…
4
9
591