Jennifer Spence

Director of the Arctic Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

Jennifer Spence is the Director of the Arctic Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, with expertise related to sustainable development, international governance, science diplomacy, and public policy. Spence has a particular passion for working with Northerners to understand and respond to the opportunities and challenges facing the Arctic region. Jennifer holds a Ph.D. in public policy from Carleton University, a Master of Arts from Royal Roads University in conflict management and analysis, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in political science from the University of British Columbia.

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Spence will serve as a keynote speaker in the thematic plenary session "Sustainable Economic Development and International Cooperation" taking place on 26 May at 14:10.