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Arctic Basecamp is a registered not-for-profit that is dedicated to spotlighting the global threats posed by polar climate change and communicate areas of action. Founded by Professor Gail Whiteman, our mission is to “speak science to power”, inspiring bold climate action through unique communications and direct engagement with global leaders from business, policy and civil society.
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Arctic Basecamp at Davos 2026

Join us at our events at the iconic Arctic Basecamp as we celebrate our 10th year at Davos!

We have a real science expedition camp, located on the “Magic Mountain” a short funicular ride off the Promenade, outside Berghotel Schatzalp.

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The Arctic Basecamp at Davos concept was created by Executive Director Professor Gail Whiteman, as a vehicle to bring this message to global leaders.  
We have also pitched our tent at COP26 in Glasgow Festival in June 2022
Our latest activation was at the WEF 2023 meeting in Davos Switzerland.
In 2022 Arctic Basecamp launched the Arctic Risk Platform to empower decision-makers across the globe, from policy makers to businesses, with science-based knowledge about the risks of Arctic change.
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Gail, along with a small team, has brought Arctic Basecamp to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos each year from 2017 to 2025, calling for action from global leaders to apply responsive and responsible leadership to address global risks from Arctic change. 
Glastonbury Festival in June 2022 and the Arctic Circle Assembly in October 2022.
In 2021 we participated in the online Davos Agenda with a high level panel and an exciting programme of online conversations and entertainment – find out more here.
  • The Arctic Basecamp at Davos concept was created by Executive Director Gail Whiteman, as a vehicle to bring this message to global leaders.
    Gail Whiteman
  • Gail, along with a small team, has brought Arctic Basecamp to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos each year from 2017 to 2025, calling for action from global leaders to apply responsive and responsible leadership to address global risks from Arctic change. 
    Annual meeting in Davos
  • We have also pitched our tent at COP26 in Glasgow Festival in June 2022
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  • Glastonbury Festival in June 2022 and the Arctic Circle Assembly in October 2022.
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  • Our latest activation was at the WEF 2023 meeting in Davos Switzerland.
    Arctic basecamp at WEF
  • In 2021 we participated in the online Davos Agenda with a high level panel and an exciting programme of online conversations and entertainment – find out more here.
    Davos Agenda
  • In 2022 Arctic Basecamp launched the Arctic Risk Platform to empower decision-makers across the globe, from policy makers to businesses, with science-based knowledge about the risks of Arctic change.
    Climate risks daily
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