Table of contents

1. A new approach in Swedish Arctic policy 4

The Government’s objective and 10-point plan 5

Definitions of the Arctic 6

2. Situation in the Arctic – strategic challenges 8

Security tensions 8

Economic opportunities 9

Climate and environmental change 10

Basic premises of Sweden’s Arctic policy 10

3. The objective, interests and principles

of Sweden’s Arctic policy 12

Sweden’s interests and role in the Arctic 12

Fundamental principles 13

Sweden’s interests and role in the Antarctic 15

4. Focus areas of Sweden’s Arctic policy 16

Peace, security and stability 16

Economy and trade 21

Climate and environment 25

Sustainable, thriving and resilient communities 30

Strategic resources 38

5. The Arctic in international cooperation 43

NATO 43

Nordic and Nordic-Baltic cooperation 43

The European Union 45

The Arctic Council 45

Cooperation with non-Arctic states 46

Parliamentary Arctic cooperation 47

Swedish Arctic foreign and security policy expertise 47