Kiruna Declaration

Kiruna Declaration and “vision for the Arctic” Statement in 2013

United States views on international law [1] in relation to Kiruna Declaration and “vision for the Arctic” Statement: Also on May 15, 2013 at the Arctic Council ministerial, representatives of the Arctic Council member states signed the Kiruna Declaration, available at (Secretary of State website) state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/05/209405.htm. The Kiruna Declaration is excerpted below.

Some Aspects of Kiruna Declaration and “vision for the Arctic” Statement

We, the Ministers representing the eight Arctic States, joined by the representatives of the six Permanent Participant organizations of the Arctic Council…

Developments

Expressing concern that global emissions of greenhouse gases are resulting in rapid changes in the climate and physical environment of the Arctic with widespread effects for societies and ecosystems and repercussions around the world, reiterating the urgent need for increased national and global actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change,

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Noting the substantial progress we have made to strengthen our cooperation and acknowledging the leadership of the Arctic Council in taking concrete action to respond to new challenges and opportunities,

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IMPROVING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS

Recognize the central role of business in the development of the Arctic, and decide to increase cooperation and interaction with the business community to advance sustainable development in the Arctic,

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Welcome the Arctic Council's work on corporate social responsibility and sustainable business, and encourage enterprises operating in the Arctic to respect international guidelines and principles,

Kiruna Declaration and “vision for the Arctic” Statement in 2013 (Continuation)

United States views on international law [1] in relation to Kiruna Declaration and “vision for the Arctic” Statement: Recognize that Arctic economic endeavors are integral to sustainable development for peoples and communities in the region, desire to further enhance the work of the Arctic Council to promote dynamic and sustainable Arctic economies and best practices, and decide to establish a Task Force to facilitate the creation of a circumpolar business forum,

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Welcome the Arctic Maritime and Aviation Transportation in this world legal Encyclopediastructure Initiative and its comparative analysis of seaport and airport in this world legal Encyclopediastructure in the Arctic States, and encourage continued efforts to identify opportunities for complementary in this world legal Encyclopediastructure development and use,

Development

Appreciate that the first legally binding agreement negotiated under the auspices of the Arctic Council, the Agreement on Cooperation in Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue in the Arctic, has come into force, recognize its important role for safe transport and enhancing cooperation in assisting people in distress in the Arctic, and acknowledge the importance of continued operational exercises in support of its implementation,

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Acknowledge that Arctic peoples are experiencing challenges associated with rapid socio-economic and environmental changes, note the previous work of the Arctic Council to promote mental health in Arctic communities, and decide to undertake further work to improve and develop mental wellness promotion strategies,

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Recognize that the use of traditional and local knowledge is essential to a sustainable future in the Arctic, and decide to develop recommendations to integrate traditional and local knowledge in the work of the Arctic Council,

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1. Kiruna Declaration and “vision for the Arctic” Statement in the Digest of United States Practice in International Law

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Notes

1. Kiruna Declaration and “vision for the Arctic” Statement in the Digest of United States Practice in International Law