The Future of the Arctic: A New Source of Riches The Sønsteby/Whist Lecture by Dr. Olav Orheim

• Science & Health

Distinguished Norwegian Polar expert Dr. Olav Orheim will highlight the drivers behind the rapid changes now taking place in the Arctic. An emerging race for raw materials, combined with climate change giving access to the Arctic Ocean, has lifted the High North on the global political agenda, and has brought in new players, including China.