Arctic Economic Council and Arctic Mayors’ Forum Welcomes the New Chairship Programme From the Kingdom of Denmark
The five thematic priorities the Kingdom of Denmark have decided upon for their chairship align well with the founding missions and current projects of both the AEC and AMF.
Strong Emphasis on Indigenous Peoples in Arctic Council Chairship Programme
The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) welcomes the incoming Arctic Council Chairship’s Programme.
Russia’s Double Game in Arctic
The Russian-hosted International Arctic Forum (IAF) painted a vision of Russia as a responsible and constructive Arctic player.
South Korea in Arctic: Long-term interest in Northern Sea Route
According to the speakers from South Korea, Arctic route can significantly reduce logistics costs.
Arctic Council to hold virtual chairmanship handover from Norway to Denmark on May 12
Denmark’s chairmanship comes at a time of heightened tensions in Arctic between Washington, Nuuk, and Copenhagen.
Cooperation between the Greenlandic Inuit and the other indigenous peoples of the Arctic
In her speech, Laue paid special attention to Greenland’s economic difficulties, especially its dependence on Denmark’s annual subsidies.
Looking Back on Norway’s Chairship of The Arctic Council: “You Have to Be Respectful to All Members”
Chair of the Arctic Council, Morten Høglund, reflects on the two years that have passed and Norway taking over the chairship from a Russia at war.
Danish Prime Minister visits Greenland amid Trump’s bid for Arctic control
Tensions between the United States and Denmark have soared since Trump has said repeatedly he wanted to take control of the resource-rich Arctic island for security reasons.
Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue and Arctic Youth Dialogue
A broad range of Arctic stakeholders representing governments, international organisations, civil society, industry, research, indigenous and local communities will feed into the discussions.