Keynote Speech

This keynote speech discusses climate finance and investment strategies for glacier preservation and adaptation, emphasizing the urgent need for action to mitigate the impacts of glacier retreat on vulnerable communities.

Lukas Arenson

Dr. Lukas Arenson, Ph.D., P. Eng. (BC, YK, NU, NT), is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with primary areas of expertise in geotechnical and mountain permafrost engineering, including specializations in frozen soil mechanics and geothermal modeling. He is a renowned expert in the dynamics of ice-rich frozen slopes, particularly rock glaciers. He has expert knowledge in in-situ testing and monitoring of mountain permafrost in North America, the European Alps, and the dry Andes of South America.