ABOUT THE FORUM
One of the primary challenges of modern times is sustainable development, in which meeting the needs of the present does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The essence of sustainable development is balancing the economic, environmental and social spheres of human life, meaning that economic growth should not lead to the degradation of the environment and should be accompanied by solving social problems.
Today, the concept of sustainable development has become key for the Arctic region .The significance of the Arctic for humanity is primarily determined by the fact that this very region influences the state of the environment worldwide, and applying the concept of sustainable development in the Arctic is a strategic decision.
Moreover, the Arctic is a territory of individual sovereign states, as well as a region of global significance. Unlike Antarctica, which lacks a permanent population, the Arctic region consists of eight sovereign states that bear responsibility for the well-being of their inhabitants.
The Arctic region includes Russia, the United States, Canada, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, and Sweden. .The problem of sustainable development is a challenge not only at the national but also at the global level, requiring the establishment of productive international cooperation both among the Arctic states and the non-Arctic countries demonstrating interest in the region.
The countries of Northeast Asia—China, Japan, and South Korea—show a particular interest in the opportunities of the Arctic region .Due to its geographical location, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) can act as a region connecting the Arctic and the countries of Northeast Asia.
At the Northern Sustainable Development Forum, experts from the eight circumpolar countries and Northeast Asian nations discuss the opportunities and challenges of sustainable development, as well as the socio-economic and ethno-cultural development of northern regions. The Forum is expected to host intercountry dialogues on the Arctic agenda to identify priority and promising areas of cooperation.
The first Northern Sustainable Development Forum was held in September 2019 in Yakutsk, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) .
GOAL AND OBJECTIVES
Organizing a comprehensive discussion of the challenges and prospects of implementing the principles and goals of sustainable development in the regions of the Arctic and the North.
Objectives of forum
- Discussing the opportunities and prospects of interaction of the Arctic and northern regions in solving the problems of sustainable development;
- Discussing the role, functions and tasks of the regional authorities, academia and education, business and public organizations in supporting the sustainable development of the Arctic and northern regions;
- Providing assistance with specifying the priority areas for the socio-economic development of the Arctic and northern regions;
- Analyzing the ways for improving the living standards of the northern residents, including the indigenous peoples of the Arctic.
FORUM ORGANIZATION
Main organizers
Theme and format
he Northern Sustainable Development Forum is held annually. The main theme of the Forum is determined in accordance with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals ..
The format and themes of the events within the Forum vary depending on the goals and objectives set by their initiators. Forum events can be held both offline and online. The program may be adjusted and refined based on proposals from the Forum partners.
The plenary session and Forum sessions will be accompanied by simultaneous interpretation from Russian into English and from English into Russian. The Forum Program Directorate is also ready to consider the possibility of supporting interpretation from other languages.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
- adopting a general resolution on the Forum’s main themeпринятие общей резолюции по основной теме Форума;
- signing the cooperation agreements;
- reviewing the projects proposed for the implementation within the Northern Forum;
- publishing the materials of some research and practical events of the Forum in the indexed journal;
- posting the Forum’s materials (papers, presentations, recommendations, final reports) on the Forum’s official website www.nsdf.ru;
- establishing international interregional cooperation and exchange of information, best practices and experiences in the sustainable development of the Arctic and the North, including the Northern Forum participants.
Participants and partnners
Partners of forum
- representatives of federal, national, regional executive and legislative authorities, local self-governance bodies;
- representatives of international organizations;
- representatives of non-commercial and public organizations;
- representatives of diplomatic missions and trade representatives of foreign countries to the RF;
- representatives of scientific and educational institutions, acknowledged experts in various fields;
- representatives of transnational companies, state corporations, small and medium-sized businesses.
Initiators and sponsors of the Forum events are granted the status of Business partners.
Information on their activities and links to their official websites are posted on the Forum’s website, their logos are placed in the Forum’s information and promo materials.
