“The importance of art and culture for the vitality of the region will be recognised and integrated into the regional, social and economic development of the Arctic. Young people and future decision-makers are vital for the Arctic. The regions will also compete for the creative workforce of the younger generation,” this paragraph is from Finland’s Arctic Strategy. At the Arctic Circle Assembly… Source ..read more

Celebrating International Women’s Day with a spotlight on female entrepreneurship in Northern Norway! According to Statistics Norway, women paved the way by establishing nearly 39% of new companies in Arctic Norway region in 2022, surpassing the national average. At the Arctic Economic Council, we’re thrilled to contribute to this momentum through the GENGREEN project… Source ..read more

The world needs more high-quality and healthy protein. Seafood from the Arctic Ocean could be part of the solution to this challenge. Norway is one of the leading fishing export nations. According to Nofima, a leading food research institute in Norway, a total of 14,500 people were employed in the seafood industry in Northern Norway in 2022, and almost the same amount was employed as a result… Source ..read more

Today International Polar Foundation together with the Arctic Economic Council have awarded Gobmi with Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award for their contribution to the sustainable development in the Arctic communities. “The future of the Arctic is young people living there, it is about entrepreneurship. If we don’t create new businesses why is there a reason to live there. It is true that not so… Source ..read more

AEC warmly welcomes the renewed membership of the Maine International Trade Center (MITC) and the State of Maine. MITC assists Maine businesses in identifying sustainable growth opportunities, establishing global supply chains, and expanding their presence in international markets. Representing MITC is Mr. Dan Berger, Director of the Maine North Atlantic Development Office (MENADO). Mr. Source ..read more

Book your calendar SPEAKERS: ● DAVID A. BALTON, Ambassador; Arctic Executive Steering Committee, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, USA ● GAO FENG, Special Representative for Arctic Affairs, China ● GUÐMUNDUR KRISTJÁNSSON, Brim ● HERB NAKIMAYAK, Inuit Circumpolar Council ● PARK CHONG-SUK, Ambassador for Arctic Affairs, Korea ● ROLF RØDVEN, Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program... Source ..read more

Some of the most important challenges for the food industry in the Arctic are unreliable and expensive transportation networks, brain drain with young people migrating away, and the prevalent stereotypical portrayal of the Arctic according to the new report on the Arctic food sector. The report from the Arctic Economic Council (AEC) also states recommendations to overcome these challenges. Source ..read more

Katrine Ruby Bødiker will now represent Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) at the AEC Executive Committee. Ms. Bødiker holds the position of the Director of the Executive Secretariat at DI. She has worked primarily with international relations focusing on development cooperation, business environment, responsible business conduct and supply chains – in a combination of international project... Source ..read more

“Throughout the Arctic region, companies are investing in hydrogen because we have a lot of renewable energy. You can also see companies investing in battery production for electric vehicles. We have to start looking into new technologies, energy transition, and climate mitigation,“ said Mads Qvist Frederiksen, the AEC director in the interview to news anchor Maleen Saeed from Al Jazeera Media... Source ..read more

On 14-17th of August 2023 in Arendal, the Arctic Economic Council, together with 20 partners from Nordområdepartnerskapet network, is organising over 16 panels devoted to sustainable development, international cooperation and climate change in the Arctic region. Arendalsuka is the largest annual political gathering in Norway and an important arena for stakeholders from policymaking, business... Source ..read more