EventDuring the Arctic Council’s 30th anniversary, WWF Global Arctic Programme director Vicki Lee Wallgren highlighted the council’s origins, its unique status for Indigenous peoples, and the organization’s long‑standing collaboration, including its observer role since 1998, its contributions to pollution bans, and the pause of cooperation after Russia’s Ukraine invasion. The council will be chaired by Sweden in 2027.
The article commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Arctic Council, recounting its founding, progress in environmental governance—including WWF’s observer role and contributions to monitoring programmes—and the need to sustain pan‑Arctic collaboration in light of geopolitical disruptions.
A new This Way Up episode brings together Arctic Council leaders and Indigenous representatives to review the organization’s 30‑year legacy and the impact of Indigenous participation on policy and cooperation. The behind‑the‑scenes look offers insight into how the council has evolved over three decades.
An episode of the "This Way Up" podcast delves into three decades of Arctic Council cooperation, featuring insider reflections on key moments and perspectives on the Council’s future direction.
