The High North is one of the Norwegian Government’s most important priorities for the years ahead. The Government’s overall objective is to create sustainable growth and development in the area through more extensive international ... + More

The Norwegian Government aims to strengthen Norway’s sovereignty and ensure sustainable management of the rich fish and petroleum resources in the High North. We will protect the environment, maintain settlement and encourage industrial ... + More

The High North is attracting increasing international attention, focusing particularly on energy and environment issues. The potential energy resources in the region and the fact that global climate change is most apparent in the Arctic ... + More

16/06/2008 :: On 28 May, Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre met representatives of the four other nations bordering the Arctic Ocean to discuss challenges in the High North, including those resulting from climate change. The conference culminated in a joint declaration by the five countries. + More