Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Second International Arctic Forum in Arkhangelsk “The Arctic – Territory of Dialogue”
From the 21st to the 24th of September, Arkhangelsk plays host to the Second International Arctic Forum “The Arctic – Territory of Dialogue” organized by the Russian Geographical Society (RGS).
The forum’s focus this year is on creating Arctic transportation infrastructure as a foundation for the development of the Arctic. This primarily involves the development of commercial and research navigation, transportation terminals (sea ports and airports) and corridors (the Northern Sea Route), polar aviation, cargo and passenger trans-polar and cross-polar transportation. Steady development of this infrastructure is vital for the very existence of the Arctic region. Gustaf Lind contribute to the dialogue (Photo: Lars Kullerud)
UArctic's member, the Northern Arctic Federal University in Arkhangelsk hosts the second International Arctic Forum. (Photo: Trude Pettersen)
Please find the Forum homesite HERE