Earlier this year, 10 young environmental leaders from around the world came together in Monaco for the 2026 Re.Generation Future Leaders Campus.

Held from 22 to 30 May, the fourth edition brought together emerging leaders from different countries, disciplines and professional backgrounds, all already turning their commitment to the environment into action.

Throughout the Campus, participants strengthened their leadership and communication skills, took part in masterclasses and exchanges with experienced professionals, and built connections with one another and with the wider Re.Generation network.

Launched by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation in 2023, the Re.Generation Future Leaders Program supports young people under 35 who are helping shape environmental action across science, conservation, entrepreneurship, finance, media, policy, innovation and other fields.

The Campus is only the beginning. Participants continue to benefit from opportunities to develop their networks, visibility and public speaking experience throughout the year.

Discover the highlights of the 2026 Re.Generation Future Leaders Campus in Monaco.

As the Arctic attracts growing economic and strategic interest, how can development keep pace with responsibility?

Following this year’s Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, our series From Arctic to Antarctic: A Global Story of Change and Stewardship continues with Mads Qvist Frederiksen.

Speaking at the Monaco Polar Symposium, he reflects on the rapidly evolving Arctic economy and the responsibilities that come with growing interest in the region.

From strengthening dialogue between businesses, scientists and policymakers to creating the right policy frameworks for responsible investment, he explores how economic development can respond to the realities and needs of the Arctic.

Because as opportunities grow, so does the need to ensure that decisions are informed by science, shaped through dialogue and grounded in the long-term interests of Arctic communities and ecosystems.

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What does meaningful Indigenous participation in Arctic decision-making look like?

In the latest interview from From Arctic to Antarctic: A Global Story of Change and Stewardship, Sara Olsvig and Eirik Larsen reflect on how Indigenous communities are experiencing and responding to rapid change across the Arctic.

From generations of knowledge and adaptability to self-determination and equal participation, they highlight why Indigenous Peoples must not only be consulted, but have a meaningful role in shaping the decisions that affect their lands, livelihoods and communities.

Their perspectives echo a key priority that emerged from the Monaco Polar Symposium: strengthening the integration of Indigenous knowledge and participation in polar research and governance.

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A major step forward for the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY-5).

As the polar science community gathers in Oslo for the SCAR Open Science Conference, preparations for IPY-5 (2032–2033) are taking shape. This week, Norway was announced as the host of the new International Coordination Office, in partnership with the Republic of Korea and Chile.

A timely moment to hear from Henry Burgess, President of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), and Gary Wilson, President of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), in the latest interview from our series From Arctic to Antarctic: A Global Story of Change and Stewardship.

Speaking at the Monaco Polar Symposium, they reflect on what makes IPY-5 a unique opportunity for international scientific cooperation, at a time of rapid change across both polar regions.

But the ambition goes beyond 2032–2033. From stronger observing systems and international partnerships to greater scientific capacity, they explore what IPY-5 needs to put in place now to leave a lasting legacy well beyond the International Polar Year itself.

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