On 23-25 September, Mid Sweden University will host Polar Law Symposium 2024. We are looking forward seeing you in Östersund!
Each year the Polar Law Symposium brings a great number of renowned scholars, post-doctoral and doctoral researchers from all across the world to share research-based scientific knowledge on diverse polar relevant issues.
This year Mid Sweden University will host the conference and welcome you all to the city of Östersund - located in the middle of Sweden with the mountains and the lake Storsjön just around the corner.
The conference starts with a Welcome Reception in the open air museum of Jamtli on the evening September 23 followed by a full conference programme September 24-25.
The two themes this year are "Implementation of international minority- and indigenous law at national levels" and "Governance, resources, security, and jurisdictional issues in the circumpolar area". You can read more about them below.
The abstract submission starts March 7 and is open until April 20. Please submit your abstract in the link below.
Call for Abstracts
Call for Abstracts is now open
The Call for Abstracts for the 17th Polar Law Symposium is open between March 7 and April 20.
Register for the conference
General registration
Welcome to register here for the conference Polar Law Symposium 2024. Here you can also get more information about and chose to book you accommodation/hotel.
Price: 2000 SEK excl. VAT
PhD Student: Register for the conference
Welcome to register here for the conference Polar Law Symposium 2024. Here you can also get more information about and chose to book you accommodation/hotel.
Price: 1000 SEK excl. VAT
Accompany: Register for social events
Price: 1000 SEK excl. VAT
Please observe that your hotel booking must be done by the person who is attending the conference.
Symposium Themes and Programmes
Symposium Themes
Read more about the themes "Implementation of international minority- and indigenous law at national levels" and "Governance, resources, security, and jurisdictional issues in the circumpolar area".
Programme - Polar Law Symposium 2024
Please have a look at the programme overview for The 17th Polar Law Symposium conference 23-25 September.
Keynote Speakers
James Anaya, 24 september
S. James Anaya, University Distinguished Professor and Nicholas Doman Professor of International Law at University of Colorado is the keynote speaker on the theme "Implementation of international minority- and indigenous law at national levels".
Åsa Larsson Blind, 24 september
Åsa Larsson Blind is the Vice President (and former President 2017–2019) of The Saami Council, representing the National Union of the Swedish Saami People.
Ronán Long, 25 september
Professor Ronán Long, Director of the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute and holds the Nippon Foundation Professorial Chair of Ocean Governance and the Law of the Sea is the keynote speaker on the theme "Governance, resources, security, and jurisdictional issues in the circumpolar area".
Conference venue
Conference venue
Here you can find some useful information to help you prepare for your journey to Östersund and your participation in the conference ahead.
Visit Östersund
Visit Östersund
Visit Östersund Tourist Center will help you to get the best experience out of your visit in Östersund.
