The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) 2025

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News: India’s Ministry of Ayush delegation participated in the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, where Prof. R.N. Acharya presented India’s Arctic Policy and Ayush relevance.

About The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA)

Source – PIB
  • The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest gathering on Arctic affairs.
  • It focuses on the future of the Arctic and our planet.
  • The annual Arctic Circle Assembly convenes every October.
  • It brings together governments, the private sector, civil society, academia, and other stakeholders to foster international engagement, cooperation, and celebration of the Arctic.

About The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) 2025

  • It is organized by Arctic Circle
  • It was held on October 16–18, 2025
  • Venue : in Reykjavík, Iceland.
  • Aim: Its aim is to provide the world’s largest open forum for dialogue and cooperation on Arctic affairs, bringing together governments, Indigenous leaders, researchers, business, and civil society.
  • The 2025 edition continues the Assembly’s “open tent” dialogue format to share knowledge and shape cooperation on climate, development, and security in the High North.

About Artic Circle

  • Location: The Arctic Circle is the latitude 66°33′ N that encircles the Arctic Ocean.
  • It spans eight “Arctic states”: Canada, the United States (Alaska), Russia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark (via Greenland).
  • Key governance is coordinated by the Arctic Council (with Indigenous Permanent Participants), which addresses environment, sustainable development, and cooperation (not military issues).
  • Its significance is rising due to rapid warming (Arctic amplification), sea-ice loss, permafrost thaw, biodiversity change, and community risks.
  • It also draws interest for new shipping routes, critical minerals, fisheries, and geopolitics, prompting more science, diplomacy, and regulation.
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