The Arctic Ambassador visited Umeå

Sweden’s Ambassador for Arctic Affairs Helen Eduards visited Umeå on 20 February for talks on the future of the Arctic, regional development and how national and European Arctic policy is being put into practice ahead of the revision of Sweden’s Arctic strategy.

Memorandum of Understanding – High North Cooperation

Small map of High North Cooperation

Regarding cooperation within regional civil preparedness Due to comparable climate conditions as well as geographical and demographic aspects northern areas of Finland, Norway and Sweden face several mutual challenges within the field of civil preparedness. All countries can relate to threats and risks that have their origin outside their own territory. Trans-boundary challenges pose a […]

Strengthened cooperation within MoU High North

During two days on October 29 to 30, actors from Finland, Norway and Sweden participated at the International cooperation course in Umeå, Sweden. Focus was to share knowledge and experiences, take part in lectures and workshops about mass casualties and disruptive health crises.