The Arctic Call Climate Conference
Talks, a film screening and a workshop on the state of the Arctic, hosted at Kulturhuset in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, and a gateway to The Arctic Call expedition.
Next edition: 9 September 2027 · programme to be announced
- Venue
- Kulturhuset, Longyearbyen, Svalbard
- Next edition
- 9 September 2027, programme to be announced
- Format
- Talks, a film screening and a workshop, as in 2026
- Alongside
- The Svalbard expedition, next running 9–13 September 2027
Climate conversations at the top of the world
The Arctic Call Climate Conference brings scientists, Arctic voices and changemakers together at Kulturhuset to talk about the state of the Arctic and what it means for everyone.
In 2026 the conference opened the expedition: a day of talks, a film screening and a workshop in Longyearbyen, open to the public, before guests boarded MS Serenissima and sailed north.
Programme
2027 programme to be announced. The programme below is from the 2026 conference and is shown as an example of how the day is structured. Sessions, times and speakers will change.
2026 · Friday 11 September · Kulturhuset, Longyearbyen
In 2026 the public was invited to attend any or all of the sessions.
Welcome to Svalbard Session 1
- Terje Aunevik, Mayor of Longyearbyen: Welcome
- Hilde Fålun Strøm, Arctic Advocate & Expedition Leader: The Day that Changed my Life
State of the Arctic Session 2
- Kim Holmén, Former Director of the Norwegian Polar Institute: Change in the Arctic?
- Flavio Lehner, Chief Climate Scientist, Polar Bears International: Zooming in on Climate Change Impact
- Break
Dealing with Extremes Session 3
- Mark Hannaford, Founder of World Extreme Medicine: Dealing with Extremes
- Jannicke Mikkelsen, Astronaut and Cinematographer: Arctic Perspectives
- Lunch
Arctic premiere screening of ‘The People’s Emergency Briefing’ 16+ Session 4
This climate-crisis film, produced in the UK, brings together leading scientists to present a clear picture of the challenges ahead while explaining possible solutions. A chance for people in Longyearbyen to come together, hear clear information and think about what it may mean for our own community.
- Break
Capture the Moment Workshop Session 5
Sue Stockdale, Polar Adventurer and Communicator. A workshop with tools, timing, do’s and don’ts to help you improve your skills in effective and compelling storytelling.
Then the expedition begins
- Transit from Kulturhuset to MS Serenissima
- Boarding MS Serenissima
- The journey begins
Be the first to hear
Join the network to hear when the 2027 conference programme is announced, or get in touch with Hilde directly.
- Email: hilde@polheim.no
- Phone: +47 909 22 561