The High North
The world is turning its attention towards the North where Norway has key interests to pursue. By investing in knowledge, business development and international cooperation we are strengthening Norway’s position as a responsible actor and partner in the North.
Norway's Arctic Policy
The Norwegian Government presented a new white paper on Arctic policy November 2020. A short version is now available in English. The new white paper underlines the importance of bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation with our neighbours and partners in the Arctic, also in the face of a more challenging security environment.
The Arctic Council
The Arctic Council is the only circumpolar body for political cooperation at government level. It provides a forum for discussion between the eight Arctic states and representatives of indigenous peoples on issues of common interest. The Council promotes sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic.
More on the high north
Latest on the high north
What's new
- State Secretary Maria Varteressian's opening remarks at the Arctic Congress Speech/statement 30/05/2024
- The Prime Minister's remarks at the panel discussion on “Rethinking Arctic Development” at the Arctic Frontiers conference Speech/statement 31/01/2024
- The Prime Minister's Speech at the Award Ceremony of the Mohn Prize 2024 Speech/statement 31/01/2024
- The visit of Prime Minister Støre to the Foreign Press Association (FPA) Speech/statement 22/05/2023
- Norway takes over as Chair of the Arctic Council Press release 11/05/2023
Documents
- Meld. St. 30 (2023–2024) - International cooperation on nuclear safety and security in a changed Europe Report to the Storting 21/06/2024
- Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) - Svalbard Report to the Storting 31/05/2024
- Meld. St. 5 (2023–2024) - A Resilient Health Emergency Preparedness Report to the Storting 24/11/2023
- Meld. St. 27 (2022–2023) - A good life throughout Norway – regional and rural policy for the future Report to the Storting 20/06/2023
- Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) - A changing climate – united for a climate-resilient society Report to the Storting 16/06/2023
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Section for the High North, Polar Affairs and Marine Resources
E-mail: s-nord@mfa.no
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