International conference “The Arctic Region XXI Century: Politics, Economy, and Ecology”, April 19-20, 2017

We are pleased to invite representatives of academia, business and government with professional interests to participate in the Conference in order to discuss future development in the High North as well as create a firmer foundation for decision-making and sustainable economic development in the Arctic.

The conference will take place at Siberian Federal University (Russia, Krasnoyarsk) within the framework of Congress “Siberian Platform: Time For New DInternational ecisions" on April 17-20, 2017

The main topics of the Conference:

Arctic exploration: international law and national interests
Economic potential of the Arctic region and exploration strategies
Transport and logistics infrastructure of the Arctic region
The Arctic region: global climate and ecology
Future of the Arctic region: flagship projects, successful precedents
Northern Sea Route: development strategy
Staff for the Arctic region: competences, mobility, training system

Conference languages: Russian, English

Conference Web-site: http://conf.sfu-kras.ru/en/955

After the Congress, the regular issue of SibFU’s scientific journal will be published with Conference proceedings included.

Information on Abstracts Submission, Accommodation and Conference Program shall be available for the participants in the next information letter.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Tatiana Shashkova, Member of the Conference Steering Committee