Finland's Policy for Arctic Strategy, released in June 2021, sets out Finland's key objectives in the Arctic region at a time when international interest towards the Arctic has increased significantly. At the core of the strategy are sustainable development, climate change mitigation and adaptations as well as respect for the rights of Arctic indigenous peoples.
Growing foreign and security policy interest towards the Arctic region makes the Arctic an important priority also to Finland’s foreign policy. Finland seeks to reduce tensions building up in the Arctic region and promote stability.
Please join the Wilson Center's Polar Institute for an armchair discussion on the new Arctic Strategy with Finnish Permanent State Secretary Matti Anttonen.
Moderator
Michael Sfraga
Chair & Distinguished Fellow, Polar Institute / Chair, US Arctic Research Commission
Speaker
Matti Anttonen
Permanent State Secretary, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Finland