In keeping with the motto of the meeting – “Co-operation in Arctic Science – Challenges and Joint Actions” – the stated goal of the Second Arctic Science Ministerial was to strengthen international cooperation in Arctic research.
Science Forum, Evening reception and Ministerial
The two-day Second Arctic Science Ministerial was organized around three key elements:
On Day 1, researchers presented achievements in Arctic research since the first Arctic Science Ministerial in the framework of a Science Forum and illustrated new developments. These presentations provided the scientific basis for the Ministerial on Day 2.
At a reception in the evening of Day 1, ministers from the participating countries and their delegations met with representatives of Arctic research communities and stakeholder groups.
The Ministerial on Day 2 convened ministers and representatives of six Arctic indigenous peoples’ organizations.
Joint Statement of Ministers
The
Joint Statement of the Ministers issued by the Ministerial participants from 26 nations and regions declares the necessity of intensifying international cooperation in Arctic research.
Second Arctic Science Ministerial report
The presentations and initiatives in Arctic research of the participating countries and organizations have been compiled in a
Conference Report. The report covers the Science Forum and the Joint Statement of the Ministers.
2020: 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3)
In keeping with the motto of the meeting – “Co-operation in Arctic Science – Challenges and Joint Actions” – the stated goal of the Second Arctic Science Ministerial was to strengthen international cooperation in Arctic research. The third Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3) will take stock of the progress made by the international community up to 2020. ASM3 will be held in Japan and co-hosted by Iceland.
