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The delegates are enjoying their final lunch in #NORMAC10 after successfully completing both documents! “Invasive Species” and “Engaging Youths” in the Arctic. The ministerial meeting will reconvene shortly. @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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Time is running low! The delegates have now been split into 3 structured informal discussion groups facilitated by our secretariat members about the topic "Engaging Youths" objectives. Will they have enough time?! #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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The delegate celebrates the finalised document “Invasive Species” with well deserved refreshments! As well as discussing more ideas for the “Engaging Youths” topic. #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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The “Invasive Species” document has been passed👏👏👏 only “Engaging Youths” to go! @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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#Day4 The air around Blake Studio is especially lively as delegates are full of enthusiasm to discuss and finalise both issues— “Invasive Species” “Engaging Youths” in the Arctic” Last day of #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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#THROWBACK to yesterday night where everyone had fun in the formal dinner at the Assembly House! Featuring Alexander Kmentt— Ambassador of Austria for the UN in Geneva. @arcticcouncil.bsky.social #NORMAC10

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#Day2 round-up debriefing! After a long day of both debating and discussing: Dr A Speca shares his wisdom with the Artic States and Permanent Participants. #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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The model @arcticcouncil.bsky.social have now begun the pre-ambulatory clause for “Supporting Youth Engagement in Arctic Government,” the delegates have reached an unanimous agreement for the second clause by Raipon— “Engaging both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Youth Arctic Government.”

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The delegates have been split into two rooms to cover separate issues! So much to discuss… Will they have enough time? #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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Thank you to Norwich School for the delicious lunches, the delegates are now recharged with more ideas for the “Invasive Species” issue paper. #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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After a short informal discussion session, the delegates settled down and are working diplomatically to achieve consensus. #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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Delegates are discussing an operative clause suggested by AIA, Russia and USA in groups; to encourage development in temporary food industries. #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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The delegates have entered informal discussions for the topic “Invasive Species” #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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#Day2 officially begins as delegates make their way to their seats… #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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Hope everyone is ready for today’s SAO meetings. We are eagerly waiting for your arrival here at Norwich School.❄️🐻‍❄️ #Day2 #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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After the first full day of SAO pre-meetings, we made it to the debriefing with Dr Antony Speca! Productive discussions, strong diplomacy, and plenty learned.❄️ #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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At #NORMAC10 the atmosphere is getting more passionate as they discuss the topic of “Engaging Youths in the Arctic Government” @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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Thank you to Norwich School for the lunches, the SAO pre-meeting continues… #lunchtime #NORMAC10 #MAC @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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After a short break with refreshments, delegates of the #ArcticCouncil are getting back to action. 🐻‍❄️❄️ #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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In both K11 and K22 at Norwich School, pre-meetings are being held now with opening statements undergoing ❄️ #InvasiveSpecies #EngagingYouths

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Administrators busy setting up for the arrival of our delegates! #NORMAC

Polar Aspect @polaraspect.com · 01/02/2026

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After voting to send their resolution to the ministerial meeting before lunch, the resolution on the question of engaging youth in Arctic governance has now passed through the ministerial meeting! Clapping is in order! #MACLONDON @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

Polar Aspect @polaraspect.com · 01/02/2026

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After 2 SAO sessions yesterday involving much informal discussion for drafting, delegates are now formally negotiating their drafted clauses to form a complete resolution on the question of youth engagement in the Arctic. #MACLONDON @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

Polar Aspect @polaraspect.com · 31/01/2026

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Delegates are discussing in groups the question of youth engagement in the Arctic - key themes include: governance, education, implementation, representation and inclusion. #MACLONDON @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

Polar Aspect @polaraspect.com · 31/01/2026

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The Senior Arctic Officials pre-meeting has begun. Delegates are outlining key themes for discussion on the topic of youth engagement in the Arctic. #MACLONDON @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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We are excited to be back at Alleyn's School for MAC London 2 this weekend! Delegates are currently underway delivering their opening statements on the issue of youth engagement in the Arctic. #MAC #ArcticCouncil @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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Delegates are now working on their individual topics, using different approaches. Some are using the available technology, while others are using the more traditional whiteboards. Delegates are also using informal discussion, a unique characteristic of Model Arctic Council.

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Pre- SAO meetings are up and running at MAC Bilbao 8. We're excited to see what our delegates propose for our two issues: Arctic invasive species and youth engagement in the Arctic!

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Delegates started off the conference with the conference opening ceremony, followed by the Model Arctic Council opening ceremony. The events were held at Deusto University in the city centre of Bilbao.

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Despite rising tensions, the ministers at #WYCOMAC have voted to adopt the declaration on the issue of invasive species in the Arctic, with a declaration bridging environmental, social and economic issues.

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The Senior Arctic Officials have voted to send the declaration to the Ministerial meeting at #WYCOMAC!

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All delegates have come together in informal discussion to outline the key clauses on the question of invasive species in the Arctic - key themes include: biosecurity, technology, Indigenous knowledge and economic development. #WYCOMAC @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

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The SAO Meeting has begun at Day 2 of #WYCOMAC, delegates are working together to draft operative clauses related to marine biosecurity in the Arctic! @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

Polar Aspect @polaraspect.com · 16/01/2026

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‘What constitutes as an invasive species?’ The delegates are working together to produce a definition that all can agree on! #WYCOMAC

Polar Aspect @polaraspect.com · 16/01/2026

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The Senior Arctic Officials pre-meeting has begun. Delegates are outlining key themes for discussion on the topic of invasive species in the Arctic. #WYCOMAC @arcticcouncil.bsky.social

Polar Aspect @polaraspect.com · 16/01/2026

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We are excited to be back at Wycombe Abbey for #WYCOMAC 6! Delegates are currently underway with opening speeches.

Polar Aspect @polaraspect.com · 14/07/2025

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Excited to be at Harrow Hong Kong today to oversee my newest programme 'International Leaders of Tomorrow (with Model #Arctic Council)', which I've recently developed for AISL Outdoor. Five days of of leadership and diplomatic training, plus a simulation of @arcticcouncil.bsky.social!

Main entrance to Harrow International School Hong Kong

Classroom at Harrow International School Hong Kong for my newest programme, 'International Leaders of Tomorrow (with Model Arctic Council)'