Excited to be at Harrow Hong Kong today to oversee my newest programme 'International Leaders of Tomorrow (with Model #Arctic Council)', which I've recently developed for AISL Outdoor. Five days of of leadership and diplomatic training, plus a simulation of @arcticcouncil.bsky.social!

The NORMAC certificates are being presented! Special thanks to Year 13 students Audrey, Emily, and Joel for their final NORMAC. We appreciate your hard work and dedication!

Participation certificates are being handed out to all of our wonderful delegates!!!

The debrief continues…

As NORMAC 9 wraps up, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of the delegates, advisors, the entire secretariat, the director, and the school for their hard work and dedication that made this conference a success! Huge thanks to everyone, and well done to everyone!

Well done to all the delegates on their final speeches!!!

AAC’s turn for their final speech

AAC’s turn for their final speech

AIA’s final speech!

The American delegates final speech!! 🇺🇸

Sweden’s final speech 🇸🇪

Norway’s turn for their final speech!!! 🇳🇴

Final speech from the Icelandic foreign minister 🇮🇸

The finnish foreign minister also addresses delegates for the final time of NORMAC 9 🇫🇮🌎❄️

The 9th deceleration of NORMAC has been agreed upon by everyone! WELL DONE ALL DELEGATES ON REACHING CONSENSUS 🎉🎉🎉

Lunch time means quiz time!!!

The document was not reintroduced due to the lack of consensus reached…

This disagreement has caused a divide between Arctic states and permanent participants… they are running out of time !!! ⌛️

Some delegations of the indigenous peoples are against this proposal and they believe it goes against the values of protection of the indigenous communities…

Sweden proposes to reintroduce the SDWG proposal back into discussion… 🇸🇪

The final SAO meeting has been extended by 15 minutes request by the Swedish delegation! 🇸🇪🌎❄️

The SAO meeting is almost finished- this is the last SAO meeting of the conference… the delegates are speeding to get in any final clauses and amendments that they wish to include.

Unfortunately the clause was not adopted…

Canada proposes clause 12 about ensuring indigenous committees are equally involved in discussions for how to best defend the LIA… we wait to see if it gets approved by everyone 🌎🇨🇦

Finland makes excellent points with regards to clause 10 !! Well done to the delegates of Finland 🇫🇮🌎

The AIA has withdrawn its amendment- however, the AIA’s proposal to change the wording of the clause has been accepted!!! Well done AIA delegation. ❄️🌎🐻‍❄️

Now they are discussing the AIA’s amendment to clause 10…how will this clause change??

Delegates working hard on clause 10: about spill detection and containment policies and responses!!

Oil spill prevention and response strategies are currently being discussed specific to the LIA within the SAO meeting ❄️

Delegates are working hard on discussing enhancing cooperation on oil spill prevention! 🌎🐻‍❄️❄️

The delegates are back and are beginning discussions the LIA 🌎🐻‍❄️❄️ #NORMAC

Day 3 of NORMAC featured engaging debates on the previous day's document. The delegates' efforts were commendable. The SAO meeting ensured every delegate could contribute, and a visit from Budge the cat lifted spirits.

The final day of NORMAC starting with a speech from Norwich School’s headmaster Mr Griffiths. 🌎🐻‍❄️

After a day of hard work the delegates are ending NORMAC day three with a fun game!

Are indigenous peoples rights being restricted by the clauses about development of renewable and non-renewable energy sources?The SAO meeting is in full swing and 15 clauses in-day 2 is over half way through and all delegates have made great progress so far #NORMAC

The delegates are back from a lovely sunny lunch break and discussions and debates have resumed. We are kicking off the second half of the day by adding clauses that have been discussed informally over the break !! #NORMAC

The delegates are working hard to create their 10th clause, focusing on oil drilling whilst preserving wildlife, biodiversity and the needs of the Indigenous groups. Created by the GCI and amended by the ICC.

QUICK EDUCATIONAL DEBRIEF ABOUT INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS BY NORMAC'S DIRECTOR DR SPECA BEFORE DELEGATES GO TO LUNCH 🌎❄️ #NORMAC

Day 2 of NORMAC was great! PAME working group meeting focused on climate change, biodiversity, and indigenous rights, creating a 60-page document of topics to discuss for days 3 and 4. Well done, PAME! We look forward to hearing more of your insights soon! #NORMAC

Contentious language bringing all delegates into a huddle …@ArcticCouncil #NORMAC

The first clause of the Norwich model at arctic council 9 has been successfully agreed upon! 🌍❄️🐻‍❄️ #NORMAC

Day 3 of #NORMAC 9 kicks off with a delightful visit from Budge the Cathedral Cat! 🐾 The delegates are diving into an important discussion on the AIA's proposal about renewable energy sources and sustainable development in the Arctic. Exciting conversations ahead!

Budge the cat with the #NORMAC secretariat team - on behalf of everyone at NORMAC (including budge 🐾) we thank you all for your hard work ensuring that NORMAC 9 runs smoothly 🌎❄️

Budge with the delegation at #NORMAC 9 🥰🐈

Budge with the Canadian delegation 🇨🇦🐾 at Norwich model

Budge the Norwich Cathedral cat making his rounds at the NORMAC conference this morning! 🐾 He definitely knows how to steal the spotlight and charm everyone at the table! #BudgeTheCat #NORMAC

It seems Budge the Norwich Cathedral cat has made quite the journey, stopping by the Norwich Model this morning before the long day of debates ahead! He obviously has a strong preference for Finland 🇫🇮🌍🐾 #ArcticCouncil #NORMAC

At NORMAC, we truly value the educational aspect of the conference. The debriefs at the end of each day of discussions and meetings are crucial for ensuring that the conference is as educationally rewarding as possible. #NORMAC

The delegates received valuable feedback from our co-secretaries, Joel and Emily, who observed the discussions all day, Mr. John Virgoe, and Joel and Emily for your great insights! 🌎 #NORMAC

In this debrief, we heard from our Honorary Chair of NORMAC, Mr. John Virgoe, a distinguished British diplomat and former high commissioner to Brunei. We’re grateful for his presence and invaluable advice to the delegates! #NORMAC