Policy of the Arctic Council countries in the sphere of environmental security

Abstract

In this article, the author examines the key points in the policy of the countries which are members of the Arctic Council at the present stage. The main focus is on the environmental safety of the region, its problems and methods of solving them. The Arctic is a unique resource region, subject to large amplitudes of changes in harsh natural and economic conditions that need to be constantly monitored. The paradox is that the abrupt climate changes that create global problems not only negatively affect the entire planet, but also open up new opportunities for the development of the Arctic region. However, it is necessary to understand that successful development of the shelf is impossible without the elimination of problematic points and cooperation within the Arctic Council, which provides broad opportunities for international cooperation. The countries that have territories in this region of course have their own strategic interests, which sometimes lead to conflicts, but cooperation in the field of environmental security is the only area which requires the same return from all countries. In the article the author also discusses the goals and objectives of the six working groups, the results and further prospects for solving existing and emerging global problems.