COP26: Climate change, resilience and new pandemics in the Arctic

01/11/2021
14:00 - 15:00
Storbritannien
COP26 poster

NB: The time zone for the event is GMT - (CET is 15-16)

The Arctic is warming at a rate twice the global average. The region is extremely vulnerable to both infectious diseases and natural disasters. Leading Nordic scholars discuss effects of and solutions to climate change on humans, animals and communities in the Arctic and the Nordic countries.

Speakers:

  • Birgitta Evengård, professor, Umeå University
  • Nils Christian Stenseth, professor, University of Oslo
  • Rico Kongsager, associate professor, University College Copenhagen


Moderator:

  • Guttorm Aanes, NordForsk

Background for the event

The Nordic countries will join forces when the UN climate negotiations take place in Glasgow, UK, from 31 October to 12 November 2021. The Nordic countries have ambitious climate goals and we strongly believe that we can do more by working together. Welcome to the Nordic pavilion in Glasgow for engaging discussions and knowledge sharing about climate solutions and challenges.

Live stream

The event will be streamed live. Link to the stream will be posted here before the event.

Learn more: www.norden.org/COP26

Kontakter

Guttorm Aanes

Guttorm Aanes

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