Startup Societies Podcast – Arctic Governance with Don Walsh Episode 35

In this episode of the Startup Societies Foundation Podcast, venture capitalist and visionary Tim Draper In this episode, explorer and policy expert Don Walsh delves into the unique challenges of governing the Arctic region. He discusses the impact of climate change and melting ice on shipping routes, resource access, and geopolitical dynamics among Arctic and non-Arctic nations. Walsh highlights the importance of international cooperation—through bodies like the Arctic Council—to manage environmental protection, indigenous rights, and sustainable economic activity. He also emphasizes the role of scientific research and local stakeholder engagement in shaping responsible, forward-looking governance in one of the world’s most fragile and strategically significant frontiers.