As the Arctic experiences accelerated climate change, new approaches are needed across the natural and social sciences and humanities. Collaborative and co-equal research approaches that respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples become central for effectively addressing the challenges unfolding at the intersection of science, policy, and decision-making. This session brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous speakers from Sápmi, Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), Nunavut, and Germany who have been working on these matters for years, touching upon perspectives from across the Circumpolar North and Europe.