First Conference Announcement of the Jokkmokk Winter Conference 2011 31st January - 3rd February, titled "Pathways to Sustainable Northern Communities: Regional Empowerment for Change"Jokkmokk Winter Conference is an annual International Climate Forum located at the Arctic Circle in Sweden. The Conference is designed for Students, Early Career Professionals, Decision Makers and Opinion Builders. Jokkmokk Winter Conference provides a forum where young professionals and students from across political and professional boundaries can:

• Learn about the latest information regarding climate change in the North and discuss about sustainable solutions at local, regional and global levels.
• Interact with mentors and establish relationships with policy makers and sustainable development professionals.
• Create working groups to carry forward ideas and action items generated from workshop discussions and form new collaborations and partnerships.
• Create opportunities for experience exchange and develop new strategies and initiatives for the North.

Jokkmokk Winter Conference is initiated and organized by the Municipality of Jokkmokk in cooperation with University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), the University of Tromsø, the Northern Research Forum, Luleå University of Technology, the Sámi Parliament, Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten, Norrbottens Läns Landsting, Vaartoe Centre for Sami Research at Umeå University, Murmansk University, Abisko Scientific Research Station, Nenet Norrbottens Energy Agency and Sámi Education Centre in Jokkmokk.MAIN ISSUES 2011

Jokkmokk Winter Conferences 2011 focuses heavily on developing and discussing solutions for a sustainable future in the arctic and subarctic regions. Foremost subjects are:

• Local food production based on organic farming and traditional Sámi knowledge
• Eco tourism: An ideal way for regional sustainable development?
• Decentralised local energy production based on renewable energy sources to achieve regional energy autonomy
• How to achieve a sustainable "Lifestyle" in the arctic and subarctic regions?
• Sustainable development and democracy

Call for projects

One of the afternoons during the conference is designed to showcase projects and activities. This will be a perfect opportunity to meet with other young researchers, participating climate experts and possible business partners. Participants will present their own projects in a session that will facilitate and encourage open dialog and idea exchanges. If you have a project, research work or a sustainable business idea, present your idea in a few lines to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

How to apply?

Interested students, early career professionals and entrepreneurs can apply at www.winterconference.se
Email contact: jwc[@]jokkmokk.se

Jokkmokk Winter Conference is coordinated with the international Jokkmokk Winter Market, a legendary impressive traditional Sami event since 1605. Take part in the famous Sami Winter Market and explore one of the main centres of Sami tradition in Lapland!
www.jokkmokksmarknad.se