We need to strengthen the regional approach to #EndPlasticPollution in the Arctic - linking regional work to global goals is important.

The Norwegian ambassador to the Arctic, Morten Høglund today at the Artic Plastics Symposium!🇳🇴🌐 - Marin litter is a growing focus for the Arctic Council. We need to link the work done by global and regional organisations on this issue, Høglund says.

Great to know somebody is watching out for me. So far a quiet morning at the airport.

Congratulations to the Arctic capital Tromsø, now also recognized as the #EuropeanYouthCapital 2026.

I recognize the importance of reducing climate pollutants, including black carbon from shipping, and I have invited Bellona Europa and Clean Arctic Alliance to meet me in Tromsø to discuss how we can steer towards concrete action.

🧵1/3 Excited for #ArcticAscent coming out on National Geographic channel today around the world! Our own Dr. Dr. Heïdi Sevestre, a member of the AMAP Secretariat, took part in this 6 week-long expedition in Eastern Greenland led by American climber Alex Honnold.  📸 Pablo Durana

Today is the Sámi People’s Day! This is a day for celebrating and honouring the rich Sámi culture, language and history.   #DYK Half of the world’s #Sámi population live in Norway.   Lihkku beivviin!

Well worth a read! As always, former US SAO Louis Crishock makes a good argument for why we need to work together in the Arctic Arctic Council

Significant step in advancing the work of the Arctic Council.

🚨The Arctic Council Secretariat (ACS) is hiring! Could you be our new Head of Administration? The person will be responsible for all matters relating to finances, human resources, contracting & general admin operations at the ACS. Learn more & apply: arctic-council.org/about/jobs/hea…

Looking forward to attend #ASSW2024 in Edinburgh and connect with Arctic friends.

This Sunday I am following the first full marathon run for my son Andreas, in Paris. Modern technology keeps me updated every step.

Great to catch up the Arctic Council SAO Chair Morten Høglund and the icecube in Anchorage.

The Arctic Oceans is a key priority issue for the Norwegian Chairship of the Arctic Council. Now on my way to Tromsø to attend.

It has been a busy year. For sure challenges, but also progress. I look forward to the last year of our Chairship. I want to thank all who are supporting us, working with us and who care about the future of the Arctic and the People who live there.

Two of our Observers, UArctic & IASSA, teamed up w/ High North Dialogue for #ArcticCongressBodø2024. Starting this week, the conference relates to the 🇳🇴 Chairship. We spoke to IASSA President Grete K. Hovelsrud & UArctic President Lars Kullerud to learn more👉 arctic-council.org/news/arctic-co…

Halfway through the 🇳🇴 Chairship of the Arctic Council Morten Høglund answers our questions: ❓ What is the status of the Arctic Council? 🏆 What have been some of Norway's achievements & highlights? 🔍 What can we look forward to in the next year? 👉arctic-council.org/news/one-year-…

How is the 🇳🇴 Chairship Wildland Fires Initiative progressing? Is it on track reaching its goals? The initiative co-leads, Morten Høglund & Edward Alexander, sat down for a status check. Read their conversation 💬 arctic-council.org/news/status-ch…

🔁 RT if you think 🇳🇴 Jonas Abrahamsen is the Super-combative of the #TDF2024! 🔁 RT si vous pensez que 🇳🇴 Jonas Abrahamsen est le Super-combatif du #TDF2024 !

Norwegian Chairship team are ready to discuss #Arctic affairs at #Arendalsuka - you will find us on top of the city, next to the Lavvo. Arctic Council