European Union Arctic Strategy
The European Union's Arctic Strategy is a strategic plan adopted in 2012 for research and development in the Arctic region by the EU . The strategy is intended to secure and develop the interests of the community in the northernmost hemisphere .
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The strategy pays particular attention to economically important shipping, as the Arctic is expected to be ice-free in summer in 30 to 40 years ( trans- Arctic shipping ). Possible mining also plays a role. The effects of climate change are to be further researched, taking into account the sustainable development of indigenous communities.
The communication sets out a number of measures to support the management of the Arctic. These include:
- Support for Arctic research within the framework of the research and innovation program " Horizon 2020 " proposed by the Commission amounting to EUR 80 billion (see IP / 11/1475),
- Contribution to search and rescue operations in the Arctic through the use of first generation observation satellites (see IP / 11/1477),
- increased measures to combat climate change ,
- Use of EU funding opportunities for the greatest possible sustainable development in the Arctic for the benefit of local and indigenous communities,
- Promoting and developing environmentally friendly technologies for the extractive industries in the Arctic,
- Strengthen bilateral dialogue on Arctic issues with Iceland, Canada, Norway, the Russian Federation and the United States, and others. a. by applying for permanent observer status in the Arctic Council ,
- increased efforts to have regular dialogues with representatives of indigenous peoples organizations on EU policies and programs.
Web links
- EU Arctic Policy , European Union, External Action
- Sea basin strategy: Arctic Ocean , European Commission, Maritime Affairs
References and comments
- ↑ MEMO 12/517: EU's Arctic Policy: Questions and Answers , Brussels July 3, 2012, accessed on August 3, 2012