An international event dedicated to assessing current response capabilities, future needs, and research gaps to enhance prevention, preparedness, and response to cruise ship and passenger vessel related incidents in the Arctic and North Atlantic waters. More information can be found on the event page.
Hotel Føroyar – Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
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Polar shipping is changing rapidly — more vessels, new routes, evolving regulation, and growing scrutiny from communities, industry, and governments alike. The Polar Maritime Seminar is where these conversations happen.
IMO and the Kingdom of Denmark's Chairship of the Arctic Council, in cooperation with the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment Working Group of the Arctic Council (PAME), will convene the 3rd Polar Maritime Seminar at IMO Headquarters, London, on 1–2 February 2027.
Further details on the seminar will be available in the coming months on the event website.
IMO HQ – London, England
The second Arctic Youth Conference (AYC), under the Kingdom of Denmark’s Chairship of the Arctic Council (2025-2027), is a platform for Arctic youth to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapidly changing Arctic region. Born out of the Chairship's commitment to youth empowerment, the AYC is designed to go beyond mere tokenism, ensuring the involvement of Arctic youth in shaping and executing the conference. In other words, it's a conference by youth for youth.
Katuaq – Greenland Cultural Centre – Nuuk, Greenland
An international summit on biodiversity conservation organized by the Kingdom of Denmark’s Chairship of the Arctic Council. More information on the event can be found on the event page.