The Kingdom of Denmark is centrally located in the Arctic. The three parts of the Realm – Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands – share a number of values and interests and all have a responsibility in and for the Arctic region. The Arctic makes up an essential part of the common cultural heritage, and is home to part of the Kingdom’s population.
On May 12 2025, the
Kingdom of Denmark assumed the Chairship of the Arctic Council.
The Kingdom and its populations have developed modern and sustainable societies based on democratic principles. The development has affected all sectors of society - from education, health and research to the environment, trade and shipping. At the same time, huge and sweeping changes are taking place today in the Arctic. Due to climate change and technological developments, vast economic potential is becoming more accessible.
With new opportunities come new challenges. The Arctic has to be managed internationally, based on international principles of law, to ensure a peaceful, secure and collaborative Arctic.
The Kingdom is already a vigorous and important actor in the strategically vital international cooperation on the future of the Arctic and in that connection attaches great importance to creating transparency in and understanding for cooperation.
We will – through close cooperation in the Kingdom and with our international partners - work towards the common overall goal of creating a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future for the Arctic.
Kontoret for Arktis, Nordamerika og Nordisk Samarbejde (NORATL)
Udenrigsministeriet
Asiatisk Plads 2
DK-1448 København K
E-mail: [email protected]
Tlf: (+45) 33 92 00 00
Fax: (+45) 32 54 05 33
