The Program

Putting the SDGs into practice

The Arctic Opportunity Explorer is a virtual innovation challenge for students that equips them with the necessary competencies to solve complex challenges through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable entrepreneurship. The program's overall objective is to support the implementation of the the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Arctic and aims to achieve three key goals that students can takeaway beyond the program:

Build the skills needed for a career in sustainability. Foster an entrepreneurial mindset to tackle sustainability-related issues.

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Learn about the Arctic region and develop sustainable solutions to solve social issues facing Arctic communities.

Students conduct their own research to learn about the realities of challenges facing Arctic communities and develop sustainable solutions to tackle contextualized issues, whether they are locationbased or fall under a general sustainability theme.

The program aims to enhance knowledge of the SDGs in general, but has a particular focus on SDG 3, Good health and Well-being, SDG 5, Gender Equality, and SDG 17, Partnerships for the Goals Through their entrepreneurial efforts, students have the opportunity to pursue viable solutions and enhance Nordic synergies in the region.