You are warmly invited to join the planned activities of the project IHANAT – Idea Hub for Arctic Nature and Technology. The project connects ecological expertise with AI, robotics, and digital technologies to support smarter and more sustainable management of invasive alien species in Arctic and sub-Arctic environments.
Webinar 1: Introduction to Invasive Species Management, Technology, and Opportunities
📅 Monday, 22 June 2026
🕘 09:30–10:30 (CET)
📝 Please register using the link below:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/23168278-61fa-4703-9442-f85ecbb6e66e@5453408b-a6cd-4c1e-8b10-18b500fb544e
About the Webinar:
Join for a knowledge-sharing webinar conducted within the framework of the IHANAT project. The session will explore invasive species management, emerging technologies, and opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Webinar 2: Brainstorm Innovative Solutions for Invasive Species Management
Focus of the webinar is collaborative brainstorming on innovative solutions, technologies, and approaches for effective invasive species management.
📅 Date: 25 June 2026
🕣 Time: 08:30–10:30 (CET)
💻 To register and join use the link below:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5f5bb00f-3468-43a8-b452-5d7a4d6ede4c@5453408b-a6cd-4c1e-8b10-18b500fb544e
About the Webinar:
This interactive session provides an opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for addressing invasive species challenges in the Arctic and northern regions. Join and contribute your insights to this collaborative effort. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues and stakeholders who may find the topic relevant.
Webinar 3: Ideas into Action: Refining Solutions through Partnerships for Biodiversity
📅 Date: 24 September 2026
Stay tuned for more information.
Pilot activity
The project will also organise a pilot activity on 24 June 2026, a Himalayan Balsam data collection campaign in Vaasa, Finland.
IHANAT is one of six Interreg Arctic Clustering projects, bringing together resources and expertise from Interreg Aurora and Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic programmes to achieve the best results for Arctic and near-Arctic communities. The project is a cross-border project funded by Interreg Aurora.
Learn more about the project IHANAT
