Katrín Jakobsdóttir, former Prime Minister of Iceland will deliver the lecture “Value-Based Governance in a Polarized World” on Wednesday, November 18th at 18:30 in the EKA hall A-101.
In her lecture, Jakobsdóttir will discuss the practice of value-based governance in an increasingly polarized world, focusing on long-term challenges such as the climate transition and social equality. The lecture will take place in English and be followed by a discussion.
Katrín Jakobsdóttir served as Prime Minister of Iceland from 2017 to 2024 and led a three-party coalition government known for its progressive gender equality and climate policies, as well as its welfare-focused governance. Iceland’s first artificial intelligence policy was also developed during her tenure. She served in the Icelandic Parliament from 2007 to 2024, served as Minister of Education, Science, and Culture, and led the Left-Green Movement. She finished second in the 2024 presidential election. She is currently a Senior Ambassador for the Arctic Circle and Chair of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health.
This open lecture is part of the EKA lecture series “Focal Points in Contemporary Culture” (“Kaasaja Kultuuri Sõlmpunktid”) which aims to explore key contemporary issues that affect us both as creative individuals and as citizens through guest speakers. Previous guests in the series have included, among others, Kersti Kaljulaid, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Ülle Madise, Marju Lauristin and Jonatan Vseviov.
The lecture series is led by Kadi-Ell Tähiste, executive director of the Association of Art Institutions (KAEL) and Annika Üprus, director of the Von Krahl Theater.