How to bring local, traditional and Indigen ous Knowledge together with the 'western' approach to science to improve re search and environmental observations across cultures? In this session Indi genous youth from the Arctic will discuss and raise awareness for their ide as and visions on how to combine these different knowledge systems based on their life experiences.
Together, among European and Arctic youth, we will exchange different perspectives and dis cuss how to make young people’s voices heard in the Arctic. Be prepared for a very interactive and participatory session and a productive dialogue wit h us.We are looking forward to meeting you all!
Speakers are:
Amalie Bou
rup, Student from University of Greenland
Student at the Uni
versity of Greenland in the Department of Arctic Social Sciences. - Alongsi
de my studies, I work at the Parliamentary Office as a student assistant an
d in my spare time I am Chairman of the Youth Organization (Siumup Inuusutt
unut Suleqatigiiffia) which is a youth movement that focuses on politi
cs.
Anja Márjá Nystø Keskitalo,
Advisor in the Saami Council's EU unit
Anja Márjá Nystø
Keskitalo was raised in Guovdageaidnu on the Norwegian side of Sápmi. She
holds an MSc in Geography from the Norwegian University of Science and Tech
nology. Currently, Anja Márjá is working as an advisor for the Saami Counci
l's EU unit on topics including youth engagement and research.
Sebastian Plate, Researcher for Foresight an
d Participation
Sebastian Plate holds a degree in Internatio
nal Relations from the University of Groningen where his main research area
was Arctic geopolitics. After the completion of an internship at the Germa
n Arctic Office he now works as a researcher for Foresight and Participatio
n at Ellery Studio in Berlin, where he engages in and leads projects in the
fields of climate adaptation, energy transition, and social innovation. Th
rough his experience with Futures Studies at UNESCO and affiliated partners
, he is specialised in designing and facilitating participatory formats for
diverse target groups.
More information here: https://cop-demos.jrc.ec.europa.eu/festival-2022/about
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