with
Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., USCG (Ret.),
and Ambassador Kåre R. Aas, Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S.
For the last 20 years, the Arctic Council has acted as the only circumpolar, intergovernmental forum for political discussions regarding the Arctic region and its inhabitants. The Council, which is made up of the 8 Arctic States, the region’s Indigenous Peoples, and numerous accredited Observers, has helped address many of the relevant issues faced by this rapidly changing environment. The United States is currently serving as the Chair of the Arctic Council and in May 2017 will pass this role to Finland. This discussion will provide an opportune moment to learn about the challenges and opportunities of working and living in this unique region, the goals of the Council moving forward, and why the Arctic is an area of importance for all U.S. citizens. Join us for a unique opportunity to discuss with the U.S. Special Representative to the Arctic, Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., USCG (Ret.), and the Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S., Kåre R. Aas, our role in the Arctic, our ties to the other member nations, and the opportunities we have to ensure the safe and sustainable development of this region and its peoples.
For biographies and more information on the Arctic Council see below:
Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., USCG (Ret.)
