The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission have today adopted a policy proposal that will guide the actions of the European Union in the Arctic region. The European Union will step up its existing action and engagement in the region with 39 actions focussing on climate change, environmental protection, sustainable development and international cooperation. The particular importance of research, science and innovation is reflected across these priority areas.
The JRC's scientific expertise in climate change, environment, spatial observation, maritime affairs and energy has been put to good use in several strands of activities relevant for the Arctic topic in recent years.
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