November 24-25, 2025
Annual meeting of the International Expert Council for Cooperation in the Arctic
The annual meeting of the International Expert Council for Arctic Cooperation (IECCA) on the topic "The New Geopolitics of the Arctic" will be held in two stages.
The 1st stage of the "Plenary Session" will be held on November 24, 2025 from 11:00 to 13:00 (Moscow time) at the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation at 26 Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street, Moscow. The plenary session will be held in the format of a round table on the topic "The New Geopolitics of the Arctic". The speakers of the 1st stage will be representatives of the Russian Arctic regions (face-to-face), other registered participants will have access to an online broadcast (remotely).
The 2nd stage of the "International Section" will be held on November 25, 2025 from 11:00 to 13:00 (Moscow time) at the Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences at Moscow, Mokhovaya str., 11, building 3B, meeting room of the Academic Council. The section will be held in the format of a round table with the participation of experts from the International Expert Council for Cooperation in the Arctic and experts from the Arctic Seminar named after V.P. Fedorov. Participants from Australia, Germany, Denmark, India, China, Norway, Turkey and other countries are expected. Formats of participation on 11/25/2025: face-to-face or remotely.
The Arctic is becoming a key arena of international attention both because of the growing climate change and the development of natural resources, as well as the strategic importance of the region for global security and the economy. The new geopolitical situation requires in-depth analysis and coordination of efforts between States and the expert community for sustainable development and conflict prevention.
Purpose of the event
To provide a platform for constructive dialogue between Russian and international experts on economic, security, environmental and social issues in the Arctic.
To discuss challenges and opportunities related to changes in the region, including issues of international cooperation and defense policy.
To formulate recommendations for government agencies and international organizations on the adaptation of the Arctic development strategy until 2035.
Main results
The 1st stage of the "Plenary Session" will be held on November 24, 2025 from 11:00 to 13:00 (Moscow time) at the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation at 26 Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street, Moscow. The plenary session will be held in the format of a round table on the topic "The New Geopolitics of the Arctic". The speakers of the 1st stage will be representatives of the Russian Arctic regions (face-to-face), other registered participants will have access to an online broadcast (remotely).
The 2nd stage of the "International Section" will be held on November 25, 2025 from 11:00 to 13:00 (Moscow time) at the Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences at Moscow, Mokhovaya str., 11, building 3B, meeting room of the Academic Council. The section will be held in the format of a round table with the participation of experts from the International Expert Council for Cooperation in the Arctic and experts from the Arctic Seminar named after V.P. Fedorov. Participants from Australia, Germany, Denmark, India, China, Norway, Turkey and other countries are expected. Formats of participation on 11/25/2025: face-to-face or remotely.
The Arctic is becoming a key arena of international attention both because of the growing climate change and the development of natural resources, as well as the strategic importance of the region for global security and the economy. The new geopolitical situation requires in-depth analysis and coordination of efforts between States and the expert community for sustainable development and conflict prevention.
Purpose of the event
To provide a platform for constructive dialogue between Russian and international experts on economic, security, environmental and social issues in the Arctic.
To discuss challenges and opportunities related to changes in the region, including issues of international cooperation and defense policy.
To formulate recommendations for government agencies and international organizations on the adaptation of the Arctic development strategy until 2035.
Main results
- Development of coordinated approaches to ensuring the security and sustainable development of the Arctic region.
- Strengthening international cooperation and exchange of scientific information between the participating countries.
- Preparation of expert opinions and recommendations on topical issues of Arctic geopolitics for legislative and executive authorities.
- Raising awareness of the social and environmental aspects affecting the lives of indigenous peoples and the ecosystem of the Arctic region.
Participation format
The event will be conducted in the following languages
- face-to-face (limited number of seats)
- remotely
The event will be conducted in the following languages
- Russian
- English
Annual meeting of the International Expert Council for Cooperation in the Arctic (IECCA), 2025
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