The GEA Times — Gender Equality in the Arctic

The GEA Times Commentary - Bryndís Kjartansdóttir

Bryndís Kjartansdóttir is the Senior Arctic Official for Iceland. In her commentary, Bryndís emphasizes the importance of understanding the role gender plays in sustainable decision making, and how the GEA project has contributed to a better understanding of the role gender plays in the Arctic.

CommentaryEmbla Eir OddsdottirNovember 6, 2019

GEA Project updates to SDWG

The SDWG had an Executive meeting in Ísafjörður, Iceland, in September 2019. GEA Project Manager Embla Eir Oddsdóttir gave the SDWG an update on the progress of GEA III.

NewsEmbla Eir OddsdottirNovember 5, 2019SDWG

Leadership, Arctic Gender Equality and Diversity: The foundation for sustainable policy development

GEA III took part in a Breakout Session at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík in October. Themes addressed included: law and governance, impacts of cultural change, different notions of equality, lived experiences and diversity, transfer and sharing of knowledge, and the importance of having a gender equality plenary at the 2020 Arctic Circle Assembly.