The High North
The world is turning its attention towards the North where Norway has key interests to pursue. By investing in knowledge, business development and international cooperation we are strengthening Norway’s position as a responsible actor and partner in the North.
Norway's Arctic Policy
The Norwegian Government presented a new white paper on Arctic policy November 2020. A short version is now available in English. The new white paper underlines the importance of bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation with our neighbours and partners in the Arctic, also in the face of a more challenging security environment.
The Arctic Council
The Arctic Council is the only circumpolar body for political cooperation at government level. It provides a forum for discussion between the eight Arctic states and representatives of indigenous peoples on issues of common interest. The Council promotes sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic.
More on the high north
Latest on the high north
What's new
- The Prime Minister's speech when awarding Professor John Smol the Mohn Prize of Excellence in Arctic Research Speech/statement 05/02/2026
- The Prime Minister's speech at the Arctic Frontiers conference Speech/statement 04/02/2026
- Why the Arctic is important for allied security Speech/statement 26/01/2026
- State secretary Varteressian’s remarks on the new High North – Arctic policy Speech/statement 01/09/2025
- Norway in the High North – Arctic policy for a new reality Press release 27/08/2025
Documents
- Norway in the North Plans/strategy 26/09/2025
- National Security Strategy Plans/strategy 08/05/2025
- Meld. St. 30 (2023–2024) - International cooperation on nuclear safety and security in a changed Europe Report to the Storting 21/06/2024
- Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) - Svalbard Report to the Storting 31/05/2024
- Meld. St. 5 (2023–2024) - A Resilient Health Emergency Preparedness Report to the Storting 24/11/2023
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