Kindgom of Denmark Endorses North-to-North Expedition by Students on Ice Foundation

In celebration of the 30th anniversaries of both the Arctic Council and the Nordic Arctic Programme of the Nordic Council of Ministers, the 2026 Students on Ice Foundation expedition season begins with the North-to-North Expedition (July 10-22) from Nuuk, Greenland to Iqaluit, Nunavut

The 2026 North-to-North Expedition is a multilateral ship-based expedition that brings together around 100 youth, Indigenous Knowledge Holders, scientists, and educators from across Canada, the Nordic region, and beyond. The expedition, organized by the Students on Ice Foundation (SOI) in partnership with the Nordic Council of Ministers and Global Affairs Canada, is endorsed by the Kingdom of Denmark's Chairship of the Arctic Council.

"The Kingdom of Denmark's Chairship of the Arctic Council has endorsed this year's Students on Ice expedition because we believe it reflects the Arctic Council's core values of cooperation, knowledge-sharing, and commitment to the Arctic's future," said Kenneth Høegh, Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials, Arctic Council. "By bringing together Indigenous Peoples, youth, scientists, and experts, combined with visits to communities in Kalaallit Nunaat/Greenland and Nunavut, the expedition strengthens partnerships needed to address challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. As the Arctic Council marks its 30th anniversary, the North-to-North expedition highlights the power of collaboration across generations and borders."

The 2026 North-to-North Expedition celebrates the 30th anniversaries of the Arctic Council and the Nordic Arctic Programme of the Nordic Council of Ministers by bringing together youth and leaders to strengthen cooperation across the Arctic through learning, dialogue, and relationship building. By connecting diverse global youth with elders, educators, scientists, artists, and policy leaders, the expedition will help advance understanding of Arctic policy and governance, climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development, and healthy, vibrant communities.

"We are honored to welcome two of the Arctic's most important policy bodies as partners for our 2026 North-to-North Expedition," said SOI founder Geoff Green. "Their leadership in fostering international cooperation, science, and sustainability in the Arctic will help create a powerful and dynamic learning environment for youth. Together, we are investing in ideas, dialogue, understanding, and the next generation of Arctic leaders."

The expedition will take place from 10-22 July, starting from Nuuk, Greenland and concluding in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The expedition will sail aboard the ice-class vessel, MV Ocean Nova, and is endorsed by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

More information can be found here: https://soifoundation.org/en/youth/expeditions/nn26-expedition/