Arctic expertise and educational innovation, including Model Arctic Council (MAC) diplomatic simulations for schools and universities. Founder @anthonyspeca.bsky.social. Some posts by MAC pupils and students!https://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3moxqclp5ns2gMany thanks to East #Norfolk Sixth-Form College for inviting me to run a #leadership and #diplomatic skills workshop for their students. Impressive group! Wonderful, too, to work again with delegates from my 10th #Norwich Model #Arctic Council last year, plus a former East #Suffolk Youth Councillor!23 Jun 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxqclp5ns2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mmtjc23kcc22In Faroe Islands for @uarctic.bsky.social Congress 2026. Excited to hear many interesting papers about #Arctic, and to give paper on youth education and engagement from my 10 years experience designing and running Model @arcticcouncil.bsky.social diplomatic simulations for schools and universities!27 May 2026 12:33 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtjc23kcc22https://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkmy4xvek2kWell done Raipon08 Mar 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkmy4xvek2khttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkmu6ly3s2kThank you ICC08 Mar 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkmu6ly3s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkmsfiwbk2kWell done GCI08 Mar 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkmsfiwbk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkmq3euys2kThank you AAC08 Mar 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkmq3euys2khttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkmnvsvkk2kThank you AIA08 Mar 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkmnvsvkk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkmlnelz22kWell done Sweden 🇸🇪08 Mar 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkmlnelz22khttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkmk7v3tk2kThank you Russia 🇷🇺08 Mar 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkmk7v3tk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkmifrxnk2kThank you Norway 🇳🇴08 Mar 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkmifrxnk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkmglta3k2kThank you Iceland 🇮🇸08 Mar 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkmglta3k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkmdi4mi22kThank you Finland 🇫🇮08 Mar 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkmdi4mi22khttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkmbxbd3k2kWell done Denmark 🇩🇰08 Mar 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkmbxbd3k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkm7qv6q22kThank you Canada 🇨🇦08 Mar 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkm7qv6q22khttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkhbypduc2hThe delegates are enjoying their final lunch in #NORMAC10 after successfully completing both documents! “Invasive Species” and “Engaging Youths” in the Arctic. The ministerial meeting will reconvene shortly. @arcticcouncil.bsky.social08 Mar 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkhbypduc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgkb7glvok2dTime is running low! The delegates have now been split into 3 structured informal discussion groups facilitated by our secretariat members about the topic "Engaging Youths" objectives. Will they have enough time?! #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social08 Mar 2026 11:43 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkb7glvok2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgk6uixwos2xThe delegate celebrates the finalised document “Invasive Species” with well deserved refreshments! As well as discussing more ideas for the “Engaging Youths” topic. #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social08 Mar 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgk6uixwos2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgk54qlrmc2oThe “Invasive Species” document has been passed👏👏👏 only “Engaging Youths” to go! @arcticcouncil.bsky.social08 Mar 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgk54qlrmc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgjyd3zl7c22#Day4 The air around Blake Studio is especially lively as delegates are full of enthusiasm to discuss and finalise both issues— “Invasive Species” “Engaging Youths” in the Arctic” Last day of #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social08 Mar 2026 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgjyd3zl7c22https://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgjxuyxqfc22#THROWBACK to yesterday night where everyone had fun in the formal dinner at the Assembly House! Featuring Alexander Kmentt— Ambassador of Austria for the UN in Geneva. @arcticcouncil.bsky.social #NORMAC1008 Mar 2026 08:56 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgjxuyxqfc22https://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgie7qaezs2j#Day2 round-up debriefing! After a long day of both debating and discussing: Dr A Speca shares his wisdom with the Artic States and Permanent Participants. #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social07 Mar 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgie7qaezs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgi4ybj6pc2yThe model @arcticcouncil.bsky.social have now begun the pre-ambulatory clause for “Supporting Youth Engagement in Arctic Government,” the delegates have reached an unanimous agreement for the second clause by Raipon— “Engaging both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Youth Arctic Government.”07 Mar 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgi4ybj6pc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgi3zz6nek25The delegates have been split into two rooms to cover separate issues! So much to discuss… Will they have enough time? #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social07 Mar 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgi3zz6nek25https://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mghwwtg4is23Thank you to Norwich School for the delicious lunches, the delegates are now recharged with more ideas for the “Invasive Species” issue paper. #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social07 Mar 2026 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mghwwtg4is23https://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mghrgv2jc22gAfter a short informal discussion session, the delegates settled down and are working diplomatically to achieve consensus. #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social07 Mar 2026 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mghrgv2jc22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mghpqmot7c25Delegates are discussing an operative clause suggested by AIA, Russia and USA in groups; to encourage development in temporary food industries. #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social07 Mar 2026 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mghpqmot7c25https://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mghhoacpuk2gThe delegates have entered informal discussions for the topic “Invasive Species” #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social07 Mar 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mghhoacpuk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mghgru565c2t#Day2 officially begins as delegates make their way to their seats… #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social07 Mar 2026 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mghgru565c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mghfrpunsk2yHope everyone is ready for today’s SAO meetings. We are eagerly waiting for your arrival here at Norwich School.❄️🐻‍❄️ #Day2 #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social07 Mar 2026 08:27 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mghfrpunsk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/polaraspect.com/post/3mgfxppyjm22oAfter the first full day of SAO pre-meetings, we made it to the debriefing with Dr Antony Speca! Productive discussions, strong diplomacy, and plenty learned.❄️ #NORMAC10 @arcticcouncil.bsky.social06 Mar 2026 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:ppw3zd4txcm4suiryjfc76fj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfxppyjm22o