Iceland is known for its rugged wilderness, booming tourist industry and a high standard of living. But this small nation in the North Atlantic is not immune from the challenges facing the rest of the world. Rising inflation is making it harder for young people to afford a home of their own. And as the globe warms, glaciers are melting and the landscape that draws so many visitors is changing.
Jonny Dymond is in Reykjavik with a public audience and panel of leading politicians and commentators to debate the big issues facing this ancient democracy, including whale hunting, immigration, sustainable tourism and how to protect Iceland’s unique culture from increasing globalisation.
On the panel: Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iceland Dagur B. Eggertsson: Mayor of Reykjavík City Benedikt Erlingsson: Film director, producer and actor Sigrídur Mogensen: Director at the Federation of Icelandic Industries
Producer: Steven Williams
BBC World Questions is a series of international events created in partnership with the British Council, which connects the UK and the world through arts, culture, education and the English language.
(Photo: Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavik. Credit: Raimund Franken/ullstein bild via Getty Images)