Date

Call for Session Proposals
Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference

5-7 May 2025
Rovaniemi, Finland

Proposal deadline: 24 January 2025

For more information, go to:
https://www.rovaniemiarcticspirit.fi/EN


Organizers invite session proposals for the Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference. This conference will take place 5-7 May 2025 in Rovaniemi, Finland.

This year’s conference theme is Elements of Arctic Security, which explores security in the Arctic from multiple perspectives and encompasses issues related to human, environmental, and climate security, as well as traditional state security. Organizers welcome proposals for sessions that can be comprised of oral presentations or panel/round table discussions.

Sessions should cover some elements of Arctic security and fall within one of the following themes:

  • Facing the challenges of Arctic security;
  • Climate change adaptation, biodiversity, and sustainability as elements of security;
  • The role of technological innovation in security;
  • Socio-economic security in the Arctic; or
  • Young/future generations building the future security.

Proposals should be submitted via email to rovaniemi.arcticspirit [at] ulapland.fi.

Proposal deadline: 24 January 2025

For more information, go to:
https://www.rovaniemiarcticspirit.fi/EN

For questions, contact:
Mari Riikonen, Arctic Centre, University of Lapland
Email: mari.riikonen [at] ulapland.fi

Markku Heikkilä, Head of Science Communications, Arctic Centre
Email: markku.heikkila [at] ulapland.fi
Phone: +358 (0)40 484 4300