{"id":4405,"date":"2022-01-14T15:16:04","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T13:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nordu.net\/?page_id=4405"},"modified":"2025-09-02T12:30:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T11:30:48","slug":"polar-connect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nordu.net\/polar-connect\/","title":{"rendered":"Polar Connect"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4405\" class=\"elementor elementor-4405\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"jet-tricks-particles-section elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f6ec561 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-items-top elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f6ec561\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60db6f88\" data-id=\"60db6f88\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66f21ab7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"66f21ab7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-jet-breadcrumbs jet-blocks\">\n\t\t<div class=\"jet-breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t<div class=\"jet-breadcrumbs__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"jet-breadcrumbs__wrap\"><div class=\"jet-breadcrumbs__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/\" class=\"jet-breadcrumbs__item-link is-home\" rel=\"home\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6960a393 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6960a393\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">polar connect<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6163f422 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6163f422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A Northern European initiative to obtain secure and resilient connectivity through the Arctic to Asia and North America for Research, Development, Innovation and Education.<br \/><a 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Likewise the global lockdowns and remote education once more demonstrated the significance of digital infrastructures. In addition to addressing the increased capacity needs of existing intercontinental collaborations, <strong>Polar Connect <\/strong>will spur new innovative collaboration models and support the rapid ongoing digital transformation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ac01418 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ac01418\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-25c6b0e\" data-id=\"25c6b0e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4898c927 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"4898c927\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1211\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1211\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Vision 2030<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1211\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1211\"><p>NORDUnet and the Nordic NRENs are looking into a number of initiatives to investigate and planning the first submarine cable system between Europe, Asia, and North America to secure a shorter route through the Arctic Ocean. An area so far without any submarine cable systems, yet offering this unique route that will dramatically increase resilience of the connectivity.<\/p><p>Two different specific solutions are being investigated. A direct route passing under the ice cap of the North Pole in the Arctic Ocean, just North-East of Greenland. And an alternative route through the North-West Passage between Greenland and Canada. A submarine cable system passing close to the North Pole via Exclusive Economic Zones would be shorter and thereby minimize latency, however, also more complex in terms of technology and thereby somewhat further into the future. We call this <strong>Vision 2030<\/strong>.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1182919 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NORDUnet_Polar_connect_jan2024-e1717153244533.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"3254\" height=\"1830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NORDUnet_Polar_connect_jan2024-e1717153244533.png 3254w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NORDUnet_Polar_connect_jan2024-e1717153244533-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NORDUnet_Polar_connect_jan2024-e1717153244533-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NORDUnet_Polar_connect_jan2024-e1717153244533-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NORDUnet_Polar_connect_jan2024-e1717153244533-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NORDUnet_Polar_connect_jan2024-e1717153244533-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3254px) 100vw, 3254px\" \/><br \/>Major European involvement in these initiatives will substantially strengthen European digital autonomy. By being early partners in such initiatives, we aim to secure capacity owned and managed by the research and education communities, adding huge benefits in terms of cost, bandwidth and latency. The ultimate goal of Polar Connect is to have at least two such routes for increased resilience.<\/p><p>Europe should not become an island in the digital ocean. Implementing the vision of the European Data Gateways Declaration means taking control of Europe\u2019s digital destiny. The Northern <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu\/en\/news\/digital-day-2021-europe-reinforce-internet-connectivity-global-partners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Digital Gateway<\/a> is a cornerstone in securing Europe\u2019s digital autonomy and sovereignty, as it promotes new and redundant paths towards Asia and North America through the Arctic area.<\/p><p>Polar Connect will be a strategic investment into fundamental digital infrastructure that will support and advance regional development of the Nordics and Northern Europe. Additionally, it will connect all of the European R&amp;E networks and thus support European Research, Development, Innovation and Education sectors, as well as it will contribute to European post-COVID-19 economic recovery.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1212\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1212\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\"> The Economic Value of Submarine Cables in the Arctic<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1212\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1212\"><p style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">The report<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-text-word-spacing );\">\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-text-word-spacing );\" href=\"https:\/\/copenhageneconomics.com\/publication\/the-economic-value-of-submarine-cables-in-the-arctic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Economic Value of Submarine Cables in the Arctic<\/em><\/a><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-text-word-spacing );\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-text-word-spacing ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-primary );\">\u00a0from Copenhagen Economics highlights the benefits of submarine cable systems through the Arctic region; Such systems will bring resilience, mitigate digital congestion, improve sustainability, and induce more than 1 billion EUR worth of economic benefits to the Nordic region.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">The report looks into the societal and economic dividends from such investments which could be large. The report was commissioned by NORDUnet and the five Nordic national research and education networks (NRENs).<\/p><p style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">Close to 90 % of Europe\u2019s Internet traffic takes place through the connections which link London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Paris. Alternative routes are badly needed to prevent congestion, reduce latency, and increase resilience, not least since the world\u2019s total Internet traffic continues to double every three years.\u00a0<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-text-word-spacing ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-primary );\">Notably, an increasing amount of the traffic is intercontinental, for instance between Europe and Asia.<\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">Focus on Data Centres and Green Energy<\/span><\/h5><p>Besides greatly enhanced digital resilience, a further advantage is improved sustainability. The Nordic countries hold ample renewable energy resources. Examples are hydro power (Norway, Sweden, Finland), wind power (Denmark, Sweden, Norway), geothermal power (Iceland), and tidal\/wave power (Norway and others).<\/p><p style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">The demand for renewable low-carbon energy is constantly growing in Europe. It will always be cheaper and more efficient to move as much consumption as possible closer to where the energy production takes place. To host data centres in the North is efficient as it is more efficient to move bits than energy. However, this can only be done if these data centres are well-connected to both Europe and other world regions.<\/p><p style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">The Copenhagen economics report also points to \u00a0other societal benefits, leading to a significant GDP boost in the region: \u00a0<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-text-word-spacing ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-primary );\">\u201cThere will be new jobs associated with the location of data centres and associated support services, but more importantly, the improved connectivity associated with a strengthened network from the Nordic region will provide new local business opportunities and increased productivity and trade (\u2026) We estimate that an Arctic cable, for example, to Japan, could boost GDP in the Nordic region by more than EUR 1 billion annually if fully utilized.\u201d<\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-text-word-spacing ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-primary );\">Read the report<\/span><\/h5><p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/the-arctic-cornerstone-of-global-connectivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learn more about the report here<\/a>, or you can <a href=\"https:\/\/copenhageneconomics.com\/publication\/the-economic-value-of-submarine-cables-in-the-arctic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download the entire report from\u00a0the Copenhagen Economics website<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1213\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1213\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Northern EU Gateways project (21\u2013EU\u2013DIG\u2013NORTHERN EU GATEWAYS)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1213\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1213\"><p><span id=\"page42R_mcid20\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The Northern EU Gateways project gives a boost to the Polar Connect <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">initiative led by NORDUnet<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">by investigating the shorter route options for <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">subsea cables through the Arctic Ocean.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid21\" class=\"markedContent\"> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The Project will develop a <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">vision for the year 2030 for the North Atlantic and Arctic section <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid22\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid23\" class=\"markedContent\"> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid24\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid25\" class=\"markedContent\"> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Digital Global Gateway, fostering the Arctic region as the importan<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">t <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">area of the digital<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid26\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid27\" class=\"markedContent\"> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">shift for Europe.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid28\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid29\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/northern-eu-gateways.nordu.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"page42R_mcid29\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Read more at the<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid30\" class=\"markedContent\"> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">project website<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1214\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1214\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">North Pole Fiber project (22-EU-DIG-NPF) <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1214\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1214\"><p><em>The North Pole Fiber project (22-EU-DIG-NPF) is doing preparatory work for Polar Connect \u2013 a global project for establishing subsea fiber cables between Europe, Asia and North America.<\/em><\/p><p>Polar Connect aims to ensure digital communication between Europe and East Asia. To achieve this, a subsea cable will be established through the Arctic Ocean from Northern Europe to Japan and South Korea<\/p><p>North Pole Fiber is important in establishing resilient fiber routes in Northern Sweden, from Kiruna to the Norwegian border, to be extended to the Arctic Ocean coast where Polar Connect will land. Learn more about the project from the <a href=\"https:\/\/npf.nordu.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project website<\/a>, such as facts about the project, news and activities.<\/p><p>Moreover, North Pole FIber is investigating possibilities for equipping the cable with sensors in order to make the cable an instrument for Arctic research and environmental monitoring. This could enable continuous measurement of environmental parameters in one of the least investigated areas of Earth &#8211; the deep ocean under the Arctic ice sheet.<\/p><p>The\u00a0 Polar Connect will in a later stage connect Europe, Asia and North America, providing us state-of-the-art data connectivity along the shortest route, avoiding the challenges presented by conflicts along traditional routes, such as the Suez Canal, Red Sea and the Strait of Malacca.\u00a0<\/p><h5>Timeline<\/h5><p>The North Pole Fiber project runs for 36 months, from January 1st\u00a0 2024 until December 31st 2026.<\/p><h5>Project Partners<\/h5><p>The Swedish Research Council\/Sunet, the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat, and NORDUnet collaborate on the North Pole Fiber project, which the European Union co-finances.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1268154 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/logotyp_vetenskapsradet_liggande_ENG_RGB_1000px-300x65.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"65\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/logotyp_vetenskapsradet_liggande_ENG_RGB_1000px-300x65.png 300w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/logotyp_vetenskapsradet_liggande_ENG_RGB_1000px-768x167.png 768w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/logotyp_vetenskapsradet_liggande_ENG_RGB_1000px.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polar.se\/en\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1268209 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SPRS-logo-Eng-Sv_RGB-300x69.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SPRS-logo-Eng-Sv_RGB-300x69.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SPRS-logo-Eng-Sv_RGB.jpg 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1268157 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-1024x290.png 1024w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-768x218.png 768w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-1536x435.png 1536w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><h5>Links<\/h5><p>Official project website: <a href=\"https:\/\/npf.nordu.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/npf.nordu.net<\/a><\/p><p>Learn more about the global Polar Connect project: <a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/polar-connect\/\">nordu.net\/polar-connect<\/a> och <a href=\"https:\/\/northern-eu-gateways.nordu.net\/\">northern-eu-gateways.nordu.net<\/a>.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1267324 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/eu_co_funded_rgb_en.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"991\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/eu_co_funded_rgb_en.jpeg 991w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/eu_co_funded_rgb_en-300x63.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/eu_co_funded_rgb_en-768x161.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><\/p><blockquote><p>Disclaimer \u2013 The North Pole Fiber Project is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or HaDEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.<\/p><\/blockquote><p><strong>[Project Acronym: 22-EU-DIG-NPF]<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1215\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1215\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Polar Connect Step 1 project (23-EU-DIG-PC1)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1215\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1215\"><p aria-level=\"2\"><strong><em>&#8212; Charting the Arctic Path to Global Connectivity\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Polar Connect Step 1 is powered by a consortium of five key beneficiaries: NORDUnet, The Swedish Research Council, Swedish Polar Research Secretariat (SPRS), DTU\/DeiC and GlobalConnect. Together we will ensure the long-term success of the Polar Connect initiative by mitigating geographic, geopolitical, and environmental risks early in the planning phase.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Polar Connect Step 1 (PC1) action supports the implementation of the Polar Connect initiative. It will provide design and exploration studies on relevant parts of the seabed in the Arctic Ocean to determine the optimal route for Polar Connect, in preparation for the future marine survey phase. The project will also prepare the tender document for the marine survey, which is expected to begin only after 2027, following the construction of a new icebreaker.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building on the results of the CEF-Digital action 21-EU-DIG-Northern Gateways and the ongoing activities of the CEF-Digital action 22-EU-DIG-NPF, the planned studies aim to select the optimal route and strive to align the layout of Polar Connect with other initiatives, to support resilience between the projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Project Acronym<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>:<\/strong> 23-EU-DIG-PC1<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Period:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 2025-2027 (36 months)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1267324\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/eu_co_funded_rgb_en-300x63.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"63\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/eu_co_funded_rgb_en-300x63.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/eu_co_funded_rgb_en-768x161.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/eu_co_funded_rgb_en.jpeg 991w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/b><i><\/i><\/p><p><i>Polar Connect Step 1 Project is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or HaDEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.<\/i><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beneficiaries and their roles:<\/span><\/b><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1268154\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/logotyp_vetenskapsradet_liggande_ENG_RGB_1000px-300x65.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"33\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/logotyp_vetenskapsradet_liggande_ENG_RGB_1000px-300x65.png 300w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/logotyp_vetenskapsradet_liggande_ENG_RGB_1000px-768x167.png 768w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/logotyp_vetenskapsradet_liggande_ENG_RGB_1000px.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Swedish Research Council (VR\/Sunet) \u2013 Coordinator<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the project coordinator, the Swedish Research Council (VR\/Sunet) oversees overall project management, reporting, and coordination among partners. It leads Work Package 1 (Project Management and Coordination), ensuring that the consortium operates smoothly, timelines are met, and deliverables are submitted according to plan. VR\/Sunet also contributes to outreach activities and participates in technical planning and seabed mapping, supporting both governance and implementation efforts across the project.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4807\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NORDUnet_2020forWEBblue-300x76.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"38\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NORDUnet_2020forWEBblue-300x76.png 300w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NORDUnet_2020forWEBblue-768x195.png 768w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NORDUnet_2020forWEBblue.png 914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/> <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NORDUnet A\/S<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NORDUnet A\/S contributes its experience in digital infrastructure to support both stakeholder engagement and technical planning within the PC1 project. It leads Work Package 2 (Engagement and Outreach), coordinating engagement with commercial operators, public authorities, research communities, and international stakeholders. In Work Package 4 (Technical Planning and Design), NORDUnet is responsible for tasks such as developing the cable route plan, assessing power resilience, identifying potential landing sites, and drafting security guidelines. These efforts contribute to the consortium\u2019s shared goal of advancing resilient cross-border digital connectivity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1268209\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SPRS-logo-Eng-Sv_RGB-300x69.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SPRS-logo-Eng-Sv_RGB-300x69.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SPRS-logo-Eng-Sv_RGB.jpg 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/> Swedish Polar Research Secretariat (SPRS)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Swedish Polar Research Secretariat (SPRS) brings Arctic field expertise to the consortium and leads Work Package 3 (Mapping of the Arctic Route). SPRS is responsible for coordinating and executing a series of survey missions in the Arctic Ocean using the icebreaker Oden, with the aim of collecting critical seabed and environmental data for future route planning. SPRS also contributes to Work Package 4 by assessing environmental impacts over the cable\u2019s potential 25-year lifecycle. These inputs are essential for determining the technical and environmental feasibility of the Polar Connect route.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2829996\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PC-Step-1-partner-logos-e1748438013818-214x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"71\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PC-Step-1-partner-logos-e1748438013818-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PC-Step-1-partner-logos-e1748438013818.png 288w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 71px) 100vw, 71px\" \/><\/span><\/b><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DeiC\/DTU (Technical University of Denmark)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DTU\/DeiC leads Work Package 5 (Sensing Technologies), focusing on the development of a roadmap for integrating sensing technologies into the future submarine cable system. This includes evaluating options for environmental monitoring and cable integrity. DTU\/DeiC also participates in stakeholder engagement and overall coordination efforts, contributing scientific and technical knowledge to the planning and outreach components of the project.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2830058\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GC_LOGO_HOR_BLUE_RGB-300x49.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GC_LOGO_HOR_BLUE_RGB-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GC_LOGO_HOR_BLUE_RGB-1024x167.png 1024w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GC_LOGO_HOR_BLUE_RGB-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GC_LOGO_HOR_BLUE_RGB.png 1498w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>GlobalConnect AB<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GlobalConnect AB leads Work Package 6 (Commercial Planning), which focuses on developing the business case for the future implementation of the Polar Connect system. This includes conducting market studies, assessing risks, and drafting a provisional business plan. In addition to its commercial planning role, GlobalConnect supports stakeholder engagement and contributes to the broader coordination efforts of the consortium.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Learn more<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">:<br \/><\/span><\/p><p aria-level=\"1\">Polar Connect Initiative is a Northern European initiative to obtain secure and resilient connectivity between Europe and East Asia, on the shortest possible route through the Central Arctic Ocean.\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Polar Connect is a visionary global initiative to establish a high-capacity submarine cable linking Northern Europe and East Asia via the Arctic Ocean \u2014 the shortest route between the two continents. Designed to support 12 to 24 fibre pairs, the cable will offer ultra-high transmission capacity while avoiding geopolitically sensitive zones such as the Red Sea, which currently carries around 90% of Europe-Asia communications. The project contributes directly to the Vision 2030 agenda through a series of strategic sub-projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/polarconnect.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Explore the broader Polar Connect Initiative<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and how it supports secure, scalable, and future-ready digital infrastructure across the Arctic region.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Join the Polar Connect initiative<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are actively seeking new collaborators as the project evolves. If you\u2019re interested in joining or supporting this transformative initiative, contact us\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@polarconnect.net\">info@polarconnect.net<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1216\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1216\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Polar Connect Vision 2030 webinar - September 2023<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1216\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1216\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On 7 September 2023, the Polar Connection Vision 2030 webinars delved deeper into the latest insights shaping the future of one of the four sections of the European Data Gateways, namely the North Atlantic and Arctic section.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlights from the webinars include exploration of arguments underpinning the necessity for a resilient submarine cable system in the Arctic Ocean, and the actual feasibility of this ambitious endeavour. Distinguished speakers illustrated how the Arctic route offers the potential to improve and secure backbone connectivity for Europe and our partners in Asia and North America. To this should be added, the multiple benefits and opportunities such a route will offer to the scientific community.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The perspectives and insights shared during the webinars are invaluable contribution shaping the future of Arctic Connectivity.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To accommodate participants from various time zones, it was possible to choose between two different timeslots. This ensured that attendees could conveniently join and engage with the panellists, regardless of their geographical location.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are immensely grateful to the participants of the Polar Connect Vision 2030 webinars for joining and look forward to further collaborative efforts in advancing the Arctic Connectivity.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below please find links to the presentations from both timeslots<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>Session at 08:30 a.m. CEST (UTC+2)<\/u><\/p><p><iframe title=\"Kaltura Player\" src=\"https:\/\/video.nordu.net\/embedplaylist\/secure\/embed\/v2\/0\/playlistId\/0_urszq4nz\/uiConfId\/23454111\" width=\"740px\" height=\"330px\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><ul><li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Vision2030_PolarConnect-VNordh_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vision 2030 of the Polar Connect<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em>\u2013 <\/em><strong>Valter Nordh<\/strong>, CEO of NORDUnet<\/li><li><em><strong>Strengthened collaboration between EU and Japan <\/strong><\/em>\u2013 <strong>Konstantinos Kapsouropoulos<\/strong>, International Relations Officer, DG CONNECT<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Japan-EU-Collaboration-YYokosawata_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Japan \u2013 EU Cooperation <\/strong><\/em><\/a><em>\u2013<\/em><strong> Yu Yokosawata<\/strong><em><strong>, <\/strong>First Secretary, Mission of Japan to the European Union<\/em><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-Economic-Value-of-Arctic-Submarine-Cables-BBasalisco_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>The economic value of submarine cables in the Arctic<\/strong><\/em><\/a><strong>\u00a0<em>\u2013 <\/em>Bruno Basalisco<\/strong>, Director, Copenhagen Economics<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ASN-SMART-solutions-PGabla_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>ASN SMART solutions<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 <strong>Paul Gabla<\/strong>, Strategy and Marketing Director, Alcatel Submarine Networks<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Viability-of-crossing-the-North-Pole-with-a-submarine-cable_KGardfeldt_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Viability of crossing the North Pole with a submarine cable<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>\u2013 <\/em><strong>Katarina G\u00e5rdfeldt<\/strong>, Director General, Swedish Polar Research Secretariat<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Research-using-the-North-Pole-Fibre-infrastructure-MLAndro_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Research using the North Pole Fibre infrastructure<\/em><\/strong><\/a> <em>\u2013 <\/em><strong>Martin Landr\u00f8<\/strong>, Department of Electronic Systems, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/New-scientific-possibilities-MFriberg_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>New scientific possibilities <\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2013 <\/strong><strong>Ma<\/strong><strong>gnus Friberg<\/strong><em><strong>, <\/strong><\/em><em>Senior Advisor, Swedish Research Council \u2013 SUNET<\/em><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>Session at 4:30 p.m. CEST (UTC+2)<\/u><\/p><p><iframe title=\"Kaltura Player\" src=\"https:\/\/video.nordu.net\/embedplaylist\/secure\/embed\/v2\/0\/playlistId\/0_b8vnixxa\/uiConfId\/23454111\" width=\"740px\" height=\"330px\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Vision2030_PolarConnect-VNordh_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Vision 2030 of the Polar Connect<\/strong><\/em><\/a> \u2013<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Valter Nordh<\/strong>, CEO of NORDUnet<\/li><li><em><strong>Context of the EU for Arctic Connectivity <\/strong><\/em>\u2013 <strong>Miguel Angel Exposito Verdejo, <\/strong>Acting Head of Unit Science, Technology, Innovation and Digitalisation, DG-INTPA<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Japan-EU-Collaboration-YYokosawata_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Japan \u2013 EU Cooperation <\/strong><\/em><\/a><em>\u2013<strong> Yu Yokosawata, <\/strong>First Secretary, Mission of Japan to the European Union<\/em><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Why-connectivity-across-the-Arctic-AFredrikson_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Why connectivity across the Arctic?<\/strong><\/em><\/a> \u2013\u00a0<strong>Anu Fredrikson, <\/strong>Executive Director, Arctic Frontiers<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ASN-SMART-solutions-PGabla_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>ASN SMART solutions<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 <strong>Paul Gabla<\/strong>, Strategy and Marketing Director, Alcatel Submarine Networks<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Viability-of-crossing-the-North-Pole-with-a-submarine-cable_KGardfeldt_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Viability of crossing the North Pole with a submarine cable<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>\u2013 <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><strong> Katarina G\u00e5rdfeldt<\/strong>, Director General, Swedish Polar Research Secretariat<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Research-using-the-North-Pole-Fibre-infrastructure-MLAndro_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Research using the North Pole Fibre infrastructure<\/em><\/strong><\/a> <em>\u2013<\/em> <strong>Martin Landr\u00f8<\/strong>, Department of Electronic Systems, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/New-scientific-possibilities-MFriberg_7Sep2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>New scientific possibilities<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<strong>\u2013 <\/strong><strong>Ma<\/strong><strong>gnus<\/strong><strong> Friberg<\/strong><em><strong>, <\/strong><\/em><em>Senior Advisor, Swedish Research Council \u2013 SUNET<\/em><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this ambitious journey together.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1217\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1217\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas 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src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pdf21-1-300x294.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1.-Brussels_Valter_NEUGW.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> NPF the first step of the Polar Connect vision<\/a><\/em><\/strong> \u2013 <span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">Valter Nordh<\/span>, CEO of NORDUnet\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2.-Copenhagen-Economics-The-Economic-Value-of-Arctic-Submarine-Cables-Brussels-05-05-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8052\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pdf21-1-300x294.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"29\" \/> The economic value of submarine cables in the Arctic<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 \u2013 <strong>Dr. Bruno Basalisco<\/strong>, Copenhagen Economics\n\n<em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1.-Brussels_Valter_NEUGW.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8052\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pdf21-1-300x294.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a> Viability of crossing the North Pole with a submarine cable<\/strong> \u2013 <\/em><strong>Prof. Katarina G\u00e5rdfeldt<\/strong>, Director General, Swedish Polar Research Secretariat\n\n<em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1.-Brussels_Valter_NEUGW.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8052\" src=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pdf21-1-300x294.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a> The need for scientific observations in the Arctic<\/strong> \u2013 <\/em><strong>Prof. Stein Sandven<\/strong>, Nansen Environmental and remote 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\n<\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1218\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1218\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Webinar on polar connectivity - October 2022<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1218\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" 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allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><span id=\"page42R_mcid39\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">In<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">October 2022, NORDUnet hosted a<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid40\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid41\" class=\"markedContent\"> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Polar Connectivity <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Webinar<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid42\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid43\" class=\"markedContent\"> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">focusing on fibre connectivity between Japan and the EU. The <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">speakers<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of the webinar convey their expertise and<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">share<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">views<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">from <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Europe<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">an<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and Japan<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">perspectives<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<span id=\"page42R_mcid44\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page42R_mcid45\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The webinar, moderated by NORDUnet COO J\u00f8rgen Qvist, featured <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">three presentations on polar co<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">nnectivity:<\/span><\/span>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 18px; caret-color: #000000; letter-spacing: 0.2px; text-size-adjust: auto;\">\n \t<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Nordic NRENs Vision 2030<\/em>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">Valter Nordh<\/span>, NORDUnet<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>The economic value of submarine cables in the Arctic<\/em>\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">Sigurd N\u00e6ss-Schmidt<\/span>, Copenhagen Economics<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>A\u00a0<\/em><em>Japanese view on Japan(Asia)-EU connectivity, datacenters and regional development<\/em>\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">Jun Murai<\/span>, WIDE project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-family: 'IBM Plex Sans', sans-serif; color: #000000; caret-color: #000000; letter-spacing: 0.2px; text-size-adjust: auto;\"><span style=\"background-color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); letter-spacing: 0.2px;\">The presentations were followed by a panel discussion where the speakers where joined by three industry experts to exchange views on the known and planned international connectivity projects from the Nordic-Arctic region and their impact. The panellists were:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Valter Nordh, <a href=\"https:\/\/nordu.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NORDUnet<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Sigurd N\u00e6ss-Schmidt, <a href=\"https:\/\/copenhageneconomics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copenhagen Economics<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Jun Murai, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wide.ad.jp\/index_e.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WIDE project<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Nigel Bayliff, <a href=\"https:\/\/aquacomms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aqua Comms<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Merete Caubet, <a href=\"https:\/\/bulkinfrastructure.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bulk Infrastructure<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Taneli Vuorinen, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cinia.fi\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cinia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The webinar was recorded and the recording<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">is available<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">above<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1219\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1219\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Glossary<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1219\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1219\"><p><strong>Nordic NREN Vision 2030:<\/strong> This is the all-encompassing vision that includes the connectivity, green datacenters, support for local communities and research (Arctic, climate, marine biology etc.). These aspects are all covered in the Copenhagen Economics report.<br \/>The connectivity part of the vision currently involve the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farnorthfiber.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Far North Fiber<\/a> and the Polar Connect fiber.<br \/><strong><br \/>Polar Connect (previously POLAR-CONNECT):<\/strong> is the fiber project with a route that will be from Norway to Svalbard, north of Greenland to North America and onwards to Asia. The cable route will be inside the exclusive economic zones of \u201cfriendly\u201d countries. The cable is intended to be a hybrid cable that will support generic telecommunications connectivity, as well as supporting research<br \/>using smart cable technologies. This does present a number of additional challenges with regards to regulatory, security and permissions. The cable is intended to be deployed 2028-2030, as it need to align with funding cycles and the above-mentioned challenges needs to be resolved. The project is currently not in a stage where further information with regards to partners, potential customers and specific landings can be shared.<br \/><strong><br \/>Borealis:<\/strong> This is an old idea developed by Bj\u00f8rn R\u00f8nning, taking the optimal route over the North Pole. This is currently not feasible give the current geopolitical situation as it involves a route the traverses charted territory.<br \/><strong><br \/>Gravity North:<\/strong> a trend\/tendency of establishing data centres in the North of Europe where there is free cooling, cheaper sustainable electricity. <br \/><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><br \/>North Pole Fiber<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>: <\/strong><\/span>The North Pole Fiber Project (22-EU-DIG-NPF) prepares the ground for \u201cPolar Connect\u201d \u2013 a new and direct fiber optic connection between the European Union and Asia.<\/p><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62f34c94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62f34c94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>Within the North Pole Fiber project, we will establish redundant connectivity from the European Union to a future Polar Connect landing site in northern Norway.<br \/>The North Pole Fiber Project is an important contribution to Polar Connect by establishing fiber connections inside Sweden, i.e. between Kiruna and the Norwegian Border.<\/p><p>The project will also explore the option of an additional and\/or alternative route from Asia and Northern America directly to the EU with a potential landing site in Southern Sweden or Denmark.<\/p><\/div><\/div><p><strong>EU Projects<\/strong><br \/>\u00b7 CEF Digital Call 1 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/northern-eu-gateways.nordu.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northern EU Gateways<\/a> \u2013 The joint funded project with Cinia and<br \/>NORDUnet.<br \/>\u00b7 CEF Digital Call 2 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/npf.nordu.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Pole Fiber<\/a> \u2013 The proposed project to build a cable from Lule\u00e5 to Svaldbard. 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