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Through its Focus on Arctic, Egmont seeks to be a reference point in Brussels on the fast-evolving dynamics of the Arctic region, at the intersection of geopolitics, climate change, and economic development. We analyse how environmental transformations, great power competition, and emerging economic activities are reshaping the region, and what this means for the European Union and its member states. Particular attention is given to sustainable development, maritime routes, resource governance, security dynamics, and the role of indigenous communities.

We regularly convene experts from government, academia, industry, and international organisations in a series of closed-door meetings and targeted workshops. Our approach combines strategic analysis with practical case studies, with the aim of providing operational policy recommendations for Belgium, the EU, and their partners. We cooperate closely with European and international research institutes, policy networks, and Arctic stakeholders.

Heads: Karen van Loon, Marie-Anne Coninsx

Publications

Events

High North, High Stakes: Arctic Security in a New Geopolitical Era
The Egmont Institute is pleased to invite you to an in-person High-Level Roundtable exploring the evolving security dynamics in the Arctic through European, transatlantic, and national lenses. The discussion will be anchored in the recent European Parliament report initiated by MEP Urmas Paet on the EU’s diplomatic strategy and […]

Greenland: Melting Ice, Rising Stakes

On invitation only

During the event “Greenland: Melting Ice, Rising Stakes”, discussions focused on how accelerating climate change is increasing the Arctic’s geo-economic and geopolitical importance. Greenland’s melting ice sheet has profound global […]

High-level roundtable on Arctic security

On invitation only

    This exclusive event will convene a select group of experts, senior policymakers, and practitioners from both Arctic and non-Arctic states to discuss the evolving security dynamics in the […]