Arctic Council

NORWEGIAN CHAIRMANSHIP 2006-2008

The Arctic Council is a high-level forum for cooperation, coordination and interaction between Arctic states, indigenous communities and other Arctic residents.

Norway took over the chairmanship of the Arctic Council from Russia on 26 October 2006. The program for the Norwegian chairmanship is focusing on some of the key challenges facing the Arctic region, being the need for integrated resource management and climate change. Norway will also continue the efforts of the Arctic Council to ensure that the best possible use is made of Arctic Council resources.

Denmark and Sweden will take over the chairmanship after 2008. Norway, Denmark and Sweden have agreed a set of common priorities for the three chairmanships.

The Arctic Council Secretariat will be established in Tromsø.

The Arctic Council website will be regularly updated to ensure that it remains a practical and useful tool for all interested parties.

Programme for the Norwegian chairmanship of the Arctic Council 2006-2008