Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. and European governments have halted all scientific cooperation between federal scientists and their Russian counterparts. Most universities followed suit, abandoning 30 years of relationships and projects that informed climate science, environmental protection, and industrial development. In the Arctic, the disruption comes at a time of intensifying climate impacts and major geopolitical tensions.
During the Cold War era, cooperation in science offered a path toward warming U.S.-Russia relations. Join the Davis Center and the Belfer Center's Arctic Initiative for a discussion on how — and whether — Arctic science diplomacy can be a useful approach toward improving relations once more.
Q&A to follow. Buffet-style lunch will be provided.
Registration: RSVP required. A Harvard University ID is required for in-person attendance; all are welcome on Zoom.
Recording: This event is on the record. It will be recorded and made available on the Belfer Center's YouTube channel.
Speakers:
Masha Vorontsova, Marine Biologist; Founder, Russian Office of the International Fund for Animal Welfare; Negotiator for Pew Environmental Trust on the Convention of Conservation of Antarctic Living Marine Resources
Marisol Maddox, Senior Arctic Fellow, Institute of Arctic Studies, Dickey Center, Dartmouth University
Margaret Williams, Senior Fellow, Arctic Initiative, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
Moderator: Jennifer Spence, Director, Arctic Initiative, Belfer Center, Harvard Kennedy School
Organizer: Cris Martin, Associate Director, Davis Center
Sponsorship
This event is co-sponsored and hosted by the Belfer's Center Arctic Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Accessibility
The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact us at 617-495-4037 or daviscenter@fas.harvard.edu in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance if possible. Please note that the Davis Center will make every effort to secure services but that services are subject to availability.
