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BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC FORUM
THE NORTHERN FORUM – INDIA:
UNITING NORTH AND SOUTH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
New Delhi, India
March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
Throughout its history, the Northern Forum has held various events (project meetings, seminars, meetings of the Regional Coordinators Committee, General Assemblies) in different countries, including Russia, the USA, Canada, Iceland, Sweden, Finland, China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Mongolia, and New Zealand.
Global events that caused the almost complete stop of international cooperation in the Arctic changed the development priorities and the geography of activities of not only states, but also of international organizations. New alliances, associations, and logistics routes are emerging. The world is becoming multipolar, BRICS and the SCO are actively expanding, and North-South ties are strengthening.
Since 2023, the Northern Forum has started to arrange forums and events in the countries of the Asian continent. In May 2023, a successful event was held in Uvurkhangai Province of Mongolia, and in May 2024, a business and scientific forum was organized in Harbin (China).
In 2024, the Russian-Asian Consortium for Arctic Research, initiated by the Ammosov Northern-Eastern Federal University and the Northern Forum, held their events in Delhi (India) and Qingdao (PRC).
In November 2024, the Northern Forum created the first Arctic Pavilion at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku (Azerbaijan). The experts from India were invited to join the Northern Forum delegation in order to develop cooperation with one the largest countries in the world.
The Vivekananda International Foundation expressed its readiness to provide a venue for the next country forum «The Northern Forum-India» in March 2025.
Global events that caused the almost complete stop of international cooperation in the Arctic changed the development priorities and the geography of activities of not only states, but also of international organizations. New alliances, associations, and logistics routes are emerging. The world is becoming multipolar, BRICS and the SCO are actively expanding, and North-South ties are strengthening.
Since 2023, the Northern Forum has started to arrange forums and events in the countries of the Asian continent. In May 2023, a successful event was held in Uvurkhangai Province of Mongolia, and in May 2024, a business and scientific forum was organized in Harbin (China).
In 2024, the Russian-Asian Consortium for Arctic Research, initiated by the Ammosov Northern-Eastern Federal University and the Northern Forum, held their events in Delhi (India) and Qingdao (PRC).
In November 2024, the Northern Forum created the first Arctic Pavilion at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku (Azerbaijan). The experts from India were invited to join the Northern Forum delegation in order to develop cooperation with one the largest countries in the world.
The Vivekananda International Foundation expressed its readiness to provide a venue for the next country forum «The Northern Forum-India» in March 2025.
Place and date:
March 20, 2025
Business and Scientific Forum “The Northern Forum - India for Sustainable Development” on the platform of Vivekananda International Foundation, 3, San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
March 20, 2025
Business and Scientific Forum “The Northern Forum - India for Sustainable Development” on the platform of Vivekananda International Foundation, 3, San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
The purpose of the Forum is to discuss opportunities for cooperation between the Northern Forum and regions, organizations of India, as well as other countries interested in interaction with the northern and Arctic territories.
The main topic
Taking into account the dramatic changes in the geopolitical situation, emergence of ever new challenges, acceleration of climate change processes, as well as to achieve, primarily, the Sustainable Development Goal 17 “Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development,” the following main topic has been proposed for the Forum: “The Northern Forum - India: Uniting North and South for Sustainable Development”.
Organizers
The Northern Forum was established on 8 November 1991 in Alaska, USA.
The mission of the Northern Forum is to improve the quality of life in the North and support regional sustainable development. The goals are to provide tools and opportunities for regional leaders in solving common problems, implementing joint socio-economic initiatives at the regional level, organizing events, ensuring active engagement in international forums and the implementation of projects of local and Global importance and supporting and enhancing active youth engagement.
The organization's development goal is to turn the Northern Forum into an effective, non-alternative structure for interregional and international cooperation of the regions of the North and the Arctic, which shapes world politics in this area and is an equal partner of international organizations with its own unique niche.
The Northern Forum has a status of Observer in the UNFCCC, the Arctic Council and is the only NGO for interregional cooperation in that role.
The Vivekananda International Foundation is a New Delhi-based think tank set up with the collaborative efforts of India's leading security experts, diplomats and philanthropists under the aegis of the Vivekananda Kendra. The Vivekananda International Foundation’s objective is to become a centre of excellence to kick start innovative ideas and thoughts that can lead to a stronger, secure and prosperous India playing its destined role in global affairs.
Organizers
The Northern Forum was established on 8 November 1991 in Alaska, USA.
The mission of the Northern Forum is to improve the quality of life in the North and support regional sustainable development. The goals are to provide tools and opportunities for regional leaders in solving common problems, implementing joint socio-economic initiatives at the regional level, organizing events, ensuring active engagement in international forums and the implementation of projects of local and Global importance and supporting and enhancing active youth engagement.
The organization's development goal is to turn the Northern Forum into an effective, non-alternative structure for interregional and international cooperation of the regions of the North and the Arctic, which shapes world politics in this area and is an equal partner of international organizations with its own unique niche.
The Northern Forum has a status of Observer in the UNFCCC, the Arctic Council and is the only NGO for interregional cooperation in that role.
The mission of the Northern Forum is to improve the quality of life in the North and support regional sustainable development. The goals are to provide tools and opportunities for regional leaders in solving common problems, implementing joint socio-economic initiatives at the regional level, organizing events, ensuring active engagement in international forums and the implementation of projects of local and Global importance and supporting and enhancing active youth engagement.
The organization's development goal is to turn the Northern Forum into an effective, non-alternative structure for interregional and international cooperation of the regions of the North and the Arctic, which shapes world politics in this area and is an equal partner of international organizations with its own unique niche.
The Northern Forum has a status of Observer in the UNFCCC, the Arctic Council and is the only NGO for interregional cooperation in that role.
The Vivekananda International Foundation is a New Delhi-based think tank set up with the collaborative efforts of India's leading security experts, diplomats and philanthropists under the aegis of the Vivekananda Kendra. The Vivekananda International Foundation’s objective is to become a centre of excellence to kick start innovative ideas and thoughts that can lead to a stronger, secure and prosperous India playing its destined role in global affairs.
Сo-organizers
The co-organizers of the forum are the National Research University “Higher School of Economics” (Moscow), Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University (Yakutsk).
Сo-organizers
The co-organizers of the forum are the National Research University “Higher School of Economics” (Moscow), Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University (Yakutsk).
With the support from the governments and regional administrations - members of the Northern Forum, Russian-Asian Consortium of Arctiс Research, Jawaharlal Nehru University (Delhi), Expert Center Project Office for Arctic Development (Moscow).
With the support from the governments and regional administrations - members of the Northern Forum, Russian-Asian Consortium of Arctic Research, Jawaharlal Nehru University (Delhi), Expert Center Project Office for Arctic Development (Moscow).
Program
New Delhi, India, March 19-22, 2025
(the program may be subject to change)
(the program may be subject to change)
March 19, Wednesday
14.30 – 15.00
Meeting with Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, Vivekananda International Foundation
Venue: Vivekananda International foundation, 3, San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India
The Northern Forum delegation:
Venue: Vivekananda International foundation, 3, San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India
The Northern Forum delegation:
- Vladimir Vasilev, Executive Director, The Northern Forum
- Daryana Maksimova, Deputy Director, The Northern Forum, Executive Secretary, Russian-Asian Consortium of Arctic Research
- Kim Borisov, Deputy Chair, the Government of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Permanent Representative of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) in the Far East Federal District, Russia
- Gavril Kirillin, Minister on External and Ethnic Affairs, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), The Northern Forum Regional Coordinator
- Sergey Kungurtsev, Chairman, Committee for International and Interregional Relations, Department of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Acting Chair, The Northern Forum Regional Coordinators Committee
15.00 – 16.30
Geopolitical Session with Russian Delegation – Participants of Raisina Dialogue
Venue: Vivekananda International foundation, 3, San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India
Speakers:
Speakers from The Northern Forum delegation:
Venue: Vivekananda International foundation, 3, San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India
Speakers:
- Ivan Timofeev, Director General, Russian International Affairs Council
- Julia Melnikova, Program Manager, Russian International Affairs Council
- Alexander Sergunin, Professor, Department of Theory and History of International Relations, Saint Petersburg State University
- Valery Konyshev, Professor, Department of Theory and History of International Relations, Saint Petersburg State University
Speakers from The Northern Forum delegation:
- Vladimir Vasilev, Executive Director, The Northern Forum
- Irina Strelnikova, Associate Professor, Department of International Regional Studies, Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, expert CCEIS, HSE University, Russia; Senior Researcher in Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- Natalia Viakhireva, Head of the Department for Canada Studies, Georgy Arbatov Institute for the U.S. and Canada Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences (ISKRAN)
- Mariia Lagutina, Professor, World Politics Department, School of International Relations, St Petersburg State University
- Mariia Pitukhina, Professor, Department of Foreign History, Political Science and International Relations of the Institute of History, Political and Social Sciences Petrozavodsk State University; Leading researcher at the Karelian Research Center, Russian Academy of Sciences
March 20, Thursday
THE NORTHERN FORUM (NF) – VIVEKANANDA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (VIF)
International Conference on
“UNITING NORTH AND SOUTH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”
International Conference on
“UNITING NORTH AND SOUTH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”
Venue: Vivekananda International foundation, 3, San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India
09.30 – 10.00
Registration of participants
10.00 – 10.45
Plenary Session “Uniting North and South for Sustainable Development”
Discussions will focus on the policy and implementation of sustainable development technologies in Russia and India, as well as the impact of geopolitical processes on the interaction between countries and regions in the Arctic. The issues to be discussed include measures to promote cooperation between regions of different countries within the framework of BRICS, Northern Forum, and other international organizations, and governance of the Arctic.
Welcome Remarks:
Keynote Adress:
Speakers:
Discussions will focus on the policy and implementation of sustainable development technologies in Russia and India, as well as the impact of geopolitical processes on the interaction between countries and regions in the Arctic. The issues to be discussed include measures to promote cooperation between regions of different countries within the framework of BRICS, Northern Forum, and other international organizations, and governance of the Arctic.
Welcome Remarks:
- Arvind Gupta, Director, Vivekananda International Foundation
- Vladimir Vasilev, Executive Director, The Northern Forum
Keynote Adress:
- Ambassador Pavan Kapoor, Deputy National Security Advisor, GOI
- Ambassador Vladislav Maslennikov, Director, Department of European Problems, Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry (video presentation)
Speakers:
- Ambassador Kanwal Sibal, the Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Kim Borisov, Deputy Chair, the Government of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Permanent Representative of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) in the Far East Federal District, Russia
10.45 – 11.00
Coffee break
11.00 – 13.00
Session I
“Scientific cooperation for the future: challenges and prospects for research in the Arctic”
During the session, experts will consider the main challenges of the institutions of multilateral international scientific cooperation in the Arctic, the experience of practical cooperation - expeditions, research; their impact on the existing institutions of interaction in the Arctic. They will also discuss the experience of implementing scientific and technical developments in the regions with extremely low temperatures.
Moderator:
Uttam Sinha, Senior Fellow-MP IDSA, India
Speakers: (8 Min. Each)
“Scientific cooperation for the future: challenges and prospects for research in the Arctic”
During the session, experts will consider the main challenges of the institutions of multilateral international scientific cooperation in the Arctic, the experience of practical cooperation - expeditions, research; their impact on the existing institutions of interaction in the Arctic. They will also discuss the experience of implementing scientific and technical developments in the regions with extremely low temperatures.
Moderator:
Uttam Sinha, Senior Fellow-MP IDSA, India
Speakers: (8 Min. Each)
- Dr. Rasik Ravindra, former Director General, National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research
- Roman Kuchin, Rector, Yugra State University, Co-Chair, Russian-Asian Consortium of Arctic Research, Russia
- Dr Anu Gopinath, Professor in Chemical Oceanography& Head of the Department of Aquatic Environment Management Institute, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
- Irina Strelnikova, Associate Professor, Department of International Regional Studies, Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, researcher and expert CCEIS, HSE University, Russia
- Dr Manish Tiwari, Group Director (Arctic Operations), NCPOR
- Yuri Zakharinsky, Deputy, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Natural Resources and Ecology of the Legislative Assembly of the Krasnoyarsk krai, senior researcher at Siberian Federal University and the V.N. Sukachev Institute of Forestry, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, The Northern Forum Goodwill Ambassador, Russia
- Sherri Goodman, Senior Fellow, Polar Institute and Environmental Change & Security (hybrid mode)
- Nadezhda Kharlampeva, Associate Professor, Department of World Politics, Faculty of International Relations, St. Petersburg State University; The Northern Forum Goodwill Ambassador, Russia
- Rolf Rodven, Executive Secretary of the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program, Norway (hybrid mode)
13.00 – 14.00
Lunch break
14.00 – 14.30
Special Address:
- H.E. Denis Alipov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of India
- Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
- Ambassador Vinay Kumar, Indian Ambassador to Russia (TBC)
14.30 – 16.20
Session II-
“A fair world order: development and challenges of international cooperation in the Arctic in the era of turbulence”
During the session, experts will discuss
Moderator:
Ambassador Pankaj Saran, Former Indian Ambassador to Russia and Convener, NatStrat
Speakers: (8 Min. each)
“A fair world order: development and challenges of international cooperation in the Arctic in the era of turbulence”
During the session, experts will discuss
- current aspects of BRICS policy shaping, taking into account the experience of cooperation between Russia and India (e.g. financial cooperation under the secondary sanctions risk, multilateral institutions, etc.),
- prospects for international cooperation and governance in the Arctic,
- unlocking the potential of the countries and organizers observers to the Arctic Council, taking into account the preparation of events for the International Polar Year in 2032-2033, as well as strengthening the voice of the Arctic at COP30 in Brazil.
Moderator:
Ambassador Pankaj Saran, Former Indian Ambassador to Russia and Convener, NatStrat
Speakers: (8 Min. each)
- R Admiral TVN Prasanna, Joint Secretary, National Security Council Secretariat, GOI
- Maksim Dankin, Director General, Project Office for Arctic Development (PORA) Expert Center
- Captain Anurag Bisen, Senior Fellow, VIF
- Vadim Mamontov, Founder and CEO, RussiaDiscovery; Vice-President, Russian Union of Travel Industry
- Indraraj Vanraj Dodiya, Director, Dodiya Enterprises LLC, India
- Mariia Lagutina, Professor, World Politics Department, School of International Relations, St Petersburg State University, Russia
- Dr. Jawahar Bhagwat, Associate Professor, Department of Regional Studies, International Relations and Political Science, Northern (Arctic) Federal University
- Natalia Viakhireva, Head of the Department for Canada Studies, Georgy Arbatov Institute for the U.S. and Canada Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences (ISKRAN)
- Maksim Gutenev, Head of the Department of International Relations, Political Science and Regional Studies, South Ural State University, Russia
- Anita Dhar, Deputy Head of the International Cooperation Department, Marine Research Center of Lomonosov Moscow State University (hybrid mode)
16.20 – 16.30
Signing of agreements and memorandums:*
Closing remarks:
- Vivekananda International Foundation & The Northern Forum
- Vivekananda International Foundation & Project Office on the Arctic Development (Moscow, Russia)
- Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA) & Russian Union of Travel Industry
- Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) & Russian Union of Travel Industry
Closing remarks:
- Vladimir Vasilev, Executive Director, The Northern Forum
- Arvind Gupta, Director, Vivekananda International Foundation
16.30 – 17.00
Coffee break
18.00 – 20.00
Cultural Program in the Russian House
CONCERT & RECEPTION
CONCERT & RECEPTION
March 21, Friday
THE NORTHERN FORUM,
RUSSIAN HOUSE & INDERPRASHA ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Russia – India Friendship Event
RUSSIAN HOUSE & INDERPRASHA ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Russia – India Friendship Event
09:00 – 10:00
Transfer to Inderprastha Engineering College
10.30 – 11.30
Session “Northern Youth Forum – India”
The session will include a presentation of the Northern Youth Forum.
Moderator:
Daryana Maksimova, Deputy Director, The Northern Forum
Welcome address:
Dr.Ajay Kumar, Director, Inderprastha Engineering College
Speakers (5 min each):
The session will include a presentation of the Northern Youth Forum.
Moderator:
Daryana Maksimova, Deputy Director, The Northern Forum
Welcome address:
Dr.Ajay Kumar, Director, Inderprastha Engineering College
Speakers (5 min each):
- Yana Okhlopkova, member of the Northern Youth Forum, Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Institute of Finance and Economics, M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University
- Student, Inderprastha Engineering College
- Darya Burnasheva, member of the Northern Youth Forum, Associate Professor, Department of Folk Art Culture, Arctic State Institute of Culture and Art
- Medha Bhardwaj, member of the Northern Youth Forum, postgraduate student at Jawaharlal Nehru University
11.30 – 12.00
Opening ceremony of the Russian class at Inderprashta Engineering College (Rossotrudnichestvo)
- Elena Remizova, Head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in India, Director, Russian House in New Delhi
- Elena Barman, Chairperson of the KSORS Indian Association of Russian Compatriots
12.00 – 13.00
Realization of the project "Garden of Friendship" (trees planting)
All participants of the conference "Northern Forum - India" are invited to participate in the event. In the courtyard of the college, trees will be planted under the project "Garden of Friendship", initiated by the Northern Forum Chairing region – Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Yugra.
Greetings:
All participants of the conference "Northern Forum - India" are invited to participate in the event. In the courtyard of the college, trees will be planted under the project "Garden of Friendship", initiated by the Northern Forum Chairing region – Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Yugra.
Greetings:
- Dr.Ajay Kumar, Director of Inderprashta Engineering College
- Vladimir Vasilev, Executive Director, The Northern Forum
- Elena Remizova, Head of the Representative Office of Rossotrudnichestvo in India, Director, Russian House in New Delhi
- Elena Barman, Chairperson of the KSORS Indian Association of Russian Compatriots
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
Russian-Asian Consortium for the Arctic Research, The Northern Forum & Jawaharlal Nehru University
Prospects of Cooperation in Science and Education
Prospects of Cooperation in Science and Education
14:00 – 15:30
Transfer from College to Jawaharlal Nehru University
16.00 – 17.15
Workshop “Endangered but Not Forgotten: A Workshop on Protecting Vulnerable Wildlife”
Moderators:
Prof. Preeti D Das, Chairperson, Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. Program Coordinator, National Service Scheme, JNU
Daryana Maximova, Deputy Director, The Northern Forum, Executive Secretary, Russian-Asian Consortium for the Arctic Research
Keynote address:
Prof. Amitabh Mattoo, Dean, School of International Studies JNU
Participants:
Moderators:
Prof. Preeti D Das, Chairperson, Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. Program Coordinator, National Service Scheme, JNU
Daryana Maximova, Deputy Director, The Northern Forum, Executive Secretary, Russian-Asian Consortium for the Arctic Research
Keynote address:
Prof. Amitabh Mattoo, Dean, School of International Studies JNU
Participants:
- Prof. Manuradha Chaudhary, Dean of Students, JNU
- Dr Garima Dalal, Chief Coordinator Linguistic Empowerment Cell, JNU Literature Club, IHA, JNU
- Roman Kuchin, Rector, Ugra State University, Co-Chair of the RACAR, Russia
- Maksim Dankin, Director General, Project Office for Arctic Development (PORA) Expert Center
- Mariia Pitukhina, Professor, Department of Foreign History, Political Science and International Relations of the Institute of History, Political and Social Sciences Petrozavodsk State University; Leading researcher at the Karelian Research Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
17.15 – 18.30
Excursion at the JNU
March 22, Saturday
Excursion to Agra
In case of questions, please reach out to:
Ms Tatiana Makarova
Project Manager, Northern Forum Secretariat
+7 914 1042448, secretariat@northernforum.org
Mr Anurag Bisen
Senior Fellow, Vivekananda International Foundation
+91 70111 65480, anuragbisen@vifindia.org
Ms Daryana Maximova
Deputy Executive Director of the Northern Forum, Executive
Secretary of the Russian-Asian Consortium for Arctic Research
+7 924 5683290, dmaximova@northernforum.org
Ms Irina Strelnikova
Associate Professor, Department of Foreign Regional Studies
Faculty of World Economy and World Politics
NRU Higher School of Economics, Moscow
+7 909 6210044, istrelnikova@hse.ru
Ms Maria Lagutina
Professor, Department of World Politics, Faculty of
International Relations, St. Petersburg State University
+7 921 9825158, manipol@mail.ru
Project Manager, Northern Forum Secretariat
+7 914 1042448, secretariat@northernforum.org
Mr Anurag Bisen
Senior Fellow, Vivekananda International Foundation
+91 70111 65480, anuragbisen@vifindia.org
Ms Daryana Maximova
Deputy Executive Director of the Northern Forum, Executive
Secretary of the Russian-Asian Consortium for Arctic Research
+7 924 5683290, dmaximova@northernforum.org
Ms Irina Strelnikova
Associate Professor, Department of Foreign Regional Studies
Faculty of World Economy and World Politics
NRU Higher School of Economics, Moscow
+7 909 6210044, istrelnikova@hse.ru
Ms Maria Lagutina
Professor, Department of World Politics, Faculty of
International Relations, St. Petersburg State University
+7 921 9825158, manipol@mail.ru
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