Mr Sam Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of Social and Family Development, was an invited guest that day, and is passionate about the topic, having visited the Arctic himself.
After the photo-taking session with all the invited distinguished guests, audience were treated to the premier of Arctic Awakening, a documentary by one of the panelist, Jessica Cheam. This documentary is an eye opener for many of us, sending a message that what happens in the Arctic, affects all of us around the world.