Extreme-E

Extreme-E

In August 2021, Kangerlussuaq hosted some of the world’s best automotive and mechanical minds for Extreme E. In this annual, FIA-sanctioned, international off-road racing series, electric SUVs race in five remote parts of the world chosen to raise awareness of a particular aspect of climate change.

Extreme E maintains a “Legacy programme” that provides social and environmental support for their chosen locations. In Kangerlussuaq the legacy programme included developing UNICEF teaching material about climate change, introducing solar panels at the local school, and getting the youth interested in vocational education through a sustainable e-gocart project.

During the event, professors Carlos Duarte, Peter Wadhams, and Richard Washington held a research conference: “The Tipping Point”, with the participation of former UN executive secretary for climate change Christina Figueres. Many local climate change researchers were also involved in this initiative.