CSCD introduced an exciting upcoming year with an Arctic Conference on New Arctic Seaways, held in the Danish Parliament on January 10^th, 2020.

The morning started peacefully with guests arriving early for a cup of coffee and joyful conversations. It was great to see so many enjoying the chance for connecting during the extended registration breakfast.

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The conference opened with a keynote speech from MP Mr. Martin Lidegaard and proceeded to very insightful speeches on the Artic from H.E. Mr. Vladimir Barbin, Ambassador from Russia to Denmark, and H.E. Mr. Thomas Winkler, the Danish Arctic Ambassador.

The political introduction and overview were followed by perspectives from TOTAL’s CEO, Nordic & Baltic region, Mr. Tommy Ayouty and THALES’ Vice-President Country Delegate for Russia Mr. Francois Borgida on surveillance and business in the region.

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The Confederation of Danish Industry (DI), represented by consultant Mr. Mads Qvist Frederiksen, and Danish Shipping, represented by Senior Adviser Mr. Morten Glamsø, gave their view on sustainability and how to keep realism in the ongoing Arctic adventures, and we learned about the challenges and surprisingly good living and working conditions for people in general, and workers in particular, in the Arctic region from Mr. Geir Seljeseth from Industry Energy Norway, the Norwegian Labour Organisation for the Arctic and Energy Sector, before we got a research perspective from Prof. Rasmus G Berthelsen and Ph.D. Ms. Mariia Kobzeva, both from UiT, Arctic University of Norway. The conference concluded with a Q&A session and networking lunch.

We thank all speakers and participants for the kind participation and deeply valued support. We work for you and with you – and we could not do this without you. Thank you.

We are currently planning events for 2020 in collaboration with Ambassadors in Copenhagen, and there are many exciting topics on the agenda. Upcoming dates will be announced shortly. In the meantime, you can stay updated and see future event topics here:

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On November 26^th, 2019, CSCD co-hosted a joint conference on Energy Overview in the Arctic Region in Proviantgaarden at the Danish Parliament.

It was an honour to host the conference in collaboration with the South Korean Embassy in Copenhagen, and we are deeply grateful for how well the conference was received. The interest to participate was overwhelming, we had a waiting list for registrations and a room filled to the brim with lively conversations in the break and networking sessions.

The conference was introduced with welcoming and congratulatory remarks from H.E. Mr. Sangjin Park Ambassador and H.E Mr. Thomas Winkler, Arctic Ambassador to Denmark. Representatives from the Government of Greenland, the Confederation of Danish Industry, Danish Shipping and finally representatives from the Korean Maritime and Shipping Industry, all provided a unique chance to dive into details on Arctic Activities, Shipping and Energy from different perspectives. A lively Q&A session full of poignant questions wrapped up the day and made excellent points for further discussions.

We are currently planning events for 2020 in collaboration with Ambassadors in Copenhagen, and there are many exciting topics on the agenda. Upcoming dates will be announced shortly. In the meantime, you can stay updated and see future event topics here:

 [click here for upcoming events and event topics]

CSCD celebrated its Grand Opening on November 13^th, 2019, with the very first exclusive Ambassadors Lounge Event in Fællessalen in the Danish Parliament.

Prominent speakers, MP Mr. Martin Lidegaard and Ambassadors to Denmark from Poland, Serbia, Hungary and Croatia each gave their unique perspectives from their individual countries on the Belt and Road Initiative. The Ambassadors’ talks were concluded with insight from H.E. Ambassador to Denmark from China Mr. Feng Tie, who skilfully tied it all together with a unique glimpse into a Chinese perspective.

A final research angle gave full closure on the possibility and development of the Belt and Road Initiative, before guests filled with new knowledge and eager to know more concluded the day with on-point questions for discussion in a Q&A-session with answers from the full panel of speakers.

The positive response has been overwhelming, and we are deeply grateful to all speakers and guests for participating and making this event possible.

We are excited and look forward to continuing our success in collaboration with friends and colleague and bid you welcome at future events:

Joint conference on Energy Overview in the Arctic Region
November 26^th, 2019 | the Danish Parliament [click here]

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About the Ambassadors Lounge [click here]