Arctic Circle Abu Dhabi Forum

I. HIGH LEVEL SPEECHES: MINISTERS AND SENIOR OFFICIALS

II. THE HINDU KUSH HIMALAYA REPORT

General presentation of the most comprehensive report on the nature and consequences of climate change in the Third Pole – Himalaya region. Presented by the leadership of ICIMOD (International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development), the regional organization devoted to the mountain regions of the Third Pole – Himalaya countries. 

III. PERSPECTIVE FROM THE ARCTIC: PANEL DISCUSSION

Arctic experts and representatives will comment on the Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment Report.

For all participants

I. THE ARCTIC MODEL

A. DESIGN OF COLLABORATION IN THE ARCTIC: ARCTIC COUNCIL

The establishment and design of the Arctic Council. What is the architecture of the Arctic Council? How does it operate? What kind of issues does it address? The experience of the past 25 years.

B. EVOLUTION OF ARCTIC COOPERATION: THE ARCTIC CIRCLE

Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic and our Planet. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others.

Arctic Circle Assemblies and Forums are attended by Heads of States and Ministers from Arctic states and major states in Asia and the Middle East.

C. PERSPECTIVES FROM THIRD POLE – HIMALAYA

Representatives from the Third Pole - Himalaya countries comment on the evolution of Arctic cooperation.

II. THIRD POLE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM

Presentation on the Third Pole Environment Program. TPE is the most prominent international program devoted to collaboration on scientific research in the Third Poleregion. Presentation of recent initiatives and findings.

Presentation by the leadership of the TPE program.

3-4 in separate rooms

Sessions on particular themes and topics. Organized by different entities based on proposals received following a global and open invitation.

3-4 in separate rooms

Sessions on particular themes and topics. Organized by different entities based on proposals received following a global and open invitation.

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION - LESSONS FROM THE HISTORIC ARCTIC MOSAIC EXPEDITION

A. PRESENTATIONS BY THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ALFRED WEGENER INSTITUTE AND LEADERS OF THE EXPEDITION

B. REACTION FROM THIRD POLE – HIMALAYA PANEL DISCUSSION

For all participants

In separate rooms

Series of roundtable discussions on challenges and possibilities of collaboration in the Third Pole – Himalaya region.

I. RAPPORTEURS REPORT FROM EACH ROUNDTABLE

II. PANEL DISCUSSION