Polar Bear Universe international forum
25 March — 27 March 2026
© Polar Bear Universe international forum
The event will take place in St. Petersburg and is organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Russia together with the government of the Chukotka Autonomous Area.
The forum is a landmark platform dedicated to the research, conservation, and sustainable development of the Arctic’s natural and resource potential. This year’s program will focus on the following key areas:
- —implementation of integrated projects and strategic development of the Arctic region;
- —research, protection, and sustainable use of Arctic ecosystems;
- —environmental and technosphere security in Arctic territories;
- —the use of Arctic ecosystems for ensuring food security;
- —sustainable natural resource management and biodiversity conservation;
- —advances in veterinary science and technologies supporting balanced human-nature interaction;
- —infrastructure and effective collaborative environment;
- —the influence of cultural projects on the socioeconomic development of the Arctic;
- —expeditionary, scientific, and tourism activities in the region.
Further information about the event program is available on the forum’s official website.
