Press background on Russia’s Chairmanship in the Arctic Council
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The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation, coordination and interaction among the Arctic States, Arctic Indigenous peoples and other Arctic inhabitants on common Arctic issues, in particular on issues of sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic. It was formally established in 1996.
All Arctic Council decisions and statements require consensus of the eight Arctic States.
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The ‘Soul of Russia. The North’ exhibition has opened in Vladivostok’s ‘Far East Street’. It is dedicated to the life, art, and lifestyle of indigenous minorities. The exhibition will continue its work during the 8th Eastern Economic Forum. The e... (more)
Aug 31, 2023 14:57 IST
Russia’s Chairmanship in the Arctic Council
Russia | India
The winners of the ArcTech Data contest included projects to analyse mining risk, assess tourism demand for the optimal development of infrastructure, and improve medical care in the Arctic. The ArcTech Data contest, which took place in St. Petersburg on 11 August 11, is part... (more)
Aug 21, 2023 17:45 IST
Russia’s Chairmanship in the Arctic Council
Russia | India
The Bering Strait Festival took place in the Russian city of Anadyr and village of Lorino in Chukotka on 4–11 August. The festival was highlighted by the Beringia Games, which brought together representatives of the Indigenous peoples of the Arctic in the format of a cu... (more)
Aug 21, 2023 17:20 IST
Russia’s Chairmanship in the Arctic Council
Russia | India
The Teriberka Arctic Festival welcomed 15,000 guests in 2023, a 150% increase over the previous year. The event featured 16 artists, 50 masterclasses and related activities, seven professionally guided festival walking tours, and two trail runs. The festival took place on 15-... (more)
Jul 25, 2023 12:09 IST
Russia’s Chairmanship in the Arctic Council
Russia | India
Participants of the Second Russian Volunteer Forum-Festival ‘The Arctic. The Ice Has Broken’ business programme discussed the development of Arctic tourism and a comfortable urban environment in the Far North, how to protect the environment in northern latitudes, ... (more)
Jun 29, 2023 12:06 IST
Russia’s Chairmanship in the Arctic Council
Russia | India
Conservation of ecological systems in the Arctic and the prospects for developing specially protected natural areas were discussed at the session “The Russian Arctic - Focal point. Protected Areas in the 21st Century” held during the St. Petersburg Internatio... (more)
Jun 28, 2023 13:58 IST
Russia’s Chairmanship in the Arctic Council
Russia | India
The Soul of Russia International Festival of the Peoples of the North was held during the SPIEF 2023 at the Lenfilm studio. The aim of the Soul of Russia Festival is to increase the contribution made by the creative industries into the Russian economy and to promote national ... (more)
Jun 26, 2023 15:17 IST
Russia’s Chairmanship in the Arctic Council
Russia | India
Participants in the session ‘Protecting and Monitoring Arctic Biodiversity’, which was held at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, discussed the impact of climate change on the ecosystems of the Far North, the development of observation and monitoring... (more)
Jun 23, 2023 12:05 IST
Russia’s Chairmanship in the Arctic Council
Russia | India
The sustainable development of the Northern Sea Route, as well as its future prospects and the needs of Russian companies in terms of icebreaking vessels, were all topics of discussion for participants in the “Northern Sea Route: Outcomes and Plans” session held a... (more)
Jun 21, 2023 12:16 IST
Russia’s Chairmanship in the Arctic Council
Russia | India
Participants in the Conference on Bioresources and Fisheries in the Arctic, which took place in Arkhangelsk on 11-12 May as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, discussed various aspects of working with and conser... (more)
Jun 08, 2023 13:07 IST
Russia’s Chairmanship in the Arctic Council
