As I look out over the bay from my hotel window in Nuuk, the stark contrast between Greenland’s pristine nature and our increasingly turbulent digital world feels particularly poignant. I’ve just finished delivering my lecture on “Digital Resilience” at the “Cool, Calm and Connected – Digital Arctic Futures” conference, and I wanted to share some reflections while the experience is still fresh in my mind. The conference hall at Hotel Hans Egede was filled with an engaged audience from across the Arctic region – government officials, telecom experts, academics, and civil society, all gathered to discuss the future of digital infrastructure in these northern territories. What makes this conversation so vital here in Nuuk is that the Arctic isn’t merely another region facing digital challenges. It represents a unique convergence of geopolitical tension, extreme environmental conditions, and communities deeply dependent on reliable connectivity. In my presentation, I built upon ideas…
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As I step out of Nuuk Airport into the crisp March air, the landscape stretches before me in shades of white and blue. The contrast between the pristine Arctic environment and the purpose of my visit—discussing digital vulnerabilities, infrastructure, and resilience—feels particularly poignant. The fragility of both natural and technological ecosystems in this remote region creates a complex interplay that makes Arctic digital resilience a uniquely challenging field of study. Setting the Scene – The University of Greenland The University of Greenland (Ilisimatusarfik) hosted our research seminar on March 25, 2025, as part of a broader conference on digital infrastructure in the Arctic region. With its modern architecture nestled among snow-covered hills, the university provided a fitting backdrop for discussions about the intersection of technology and geography in one of the world’s most remote regions. The research seminar brought together an eclectic group of researchers from across the Nordic region…
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