Dag Rune Olsen participates to the following sessions :
Mohn Prize Keynote
Keynote speeches will introduce the winner of the 2026 Mohn Prize for excellence in Arctic research.
Speakers
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Dag Rune Olsen
Rector, UiT - the Arctic University of Norway
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Nils Christian Stenseth
Director, Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis, University of Oslo; Mohn Prize Scientific Committee
Arctic Monitoring: Understanding Current and Future Challenges through Examining the Past
The winner of the Mohn Prize is renowned for his/her studies on historic variations in Arctic climate and environment which contributes to our understanding of current and future challenges related to climate change in the Arctic and beyond. Through multi-disciplinary and innovative assessment methods, the Mohn awardee has underscored the importance of knowledge of the past to better equip ourselves for the future - and that time and tempo matters.
Moderators
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Dag Rune Olsen
Rector, UiT - the Arctic University of Norway
Speakers
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Guillaume Lamarche-Gagnon
Researcher, IC3, UiT - the Arctic University of Norway
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Maria Grigoratou
Executive Secretary, European Polar Board
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Edward Alexander
Co-Chair, Gwich'in Council International; Head of Delegation to the Senior Arctic Officials, CAFF and EPPR AC working groups
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Nils Christian Stenseth
Director, Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis, University of Oslo; Mohn Prize Scientific Committee