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Governing the Far North: Assessing Cooperation Between Arctic and Non-Arctic Nations

The Canada Institute and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung gathered experts to discuss efforts by Arctic and non-Arctic nations to cooperate on key governance, environmental, security, and economic issues. (Held in Ottawa)

Date & Time

Wednesday
Sep. 22, 2010
3:30pm – 7:00pm ET

Overview

The Arctic continues to draw considerable attention from the international community. Both Arctic and non-Arctic nations are grappling with the looming environmental and security challenges that accompany the possibility of an ice-free Arctic. At the same time, they are assessing how to take advantage of the region's vast economic potential in a sustainable manner. Though much remains to be resolved, there is a growing consensus that issues surrounding the Arctic concern not only Arctic, but non-Arctic countries as well. This conference explored efforts on behalf of Arctic and non-Arctic nations to cooperate on key environmental, security, and economic issues and foster discussion on pressing Arctic governance questions.

Key issues addressed were: How well do existing governing structures address Arctic issues? Is it possible to demonstrate a governance approach that results in mutual gain and sets a precedent for international cooperation? How can non-Arctic nations with economic and environmental interests in the Far North be involved in a meaningful way in the governance of the Arctic?

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Polar Institute

Since its inception in 2017, the Polar Institute has become a premier forum for discussion and policy analysis of Arctic and Antarctic issues, and is known in Washington, DC and elsewhere as the Arctic Public Square. The Institute holistically studies the central policy issues facing these regions—with an emphasis on Arctic governance, climate change, economic development, scientific research, security, and Indigenous communities—and communicates trusted analysis to policymakers and other stakeholders.  Read more

Canada Institute

The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community.  Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests.  Read more

Kennan Institute

The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Russia and Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange.  Read more

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