Arctic scientific cooperation, safety, security and stewardship, living conditions, climate change
The declaration was adopted by the Arctic Council. The Council, established in 1996, focuses on sustainable development and environmental protection of the Arctic region. It is a high-level intergovernmental forum which includes 8 member countries, 6 permanent participants representing indigenous peoples and a number of observers which promotes cooperation, coordination and interaction among the Arctic States, indigenous communities and other Arctic inhabitants on common Arctic issues.
