Bringing Arctic community voices to decision-making tables.
Arctic mayors’ forum
We are a pan-Arctic forum representing the voices of Arctic Peoples through elected leaders at the municipal and community level.
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure that mayors and elected community leaders have a strong voice at Arctic governance tables to ensure the values, goals and interests of Arctic peoples are voiced and considered. Our common goal is for our citizens to have good lives in sustainable and resilient communities throughout the Arctic. We achieve our mission by providing an open and collaborative platform for our Members, including Indigenous Peoples from around the Arctic.
FEATURED
BRIDGE – an EU Flagship Action
As part of its commitment to work in partnership with Arctic communities, the EU has made strengthening the Arctic Mayors’ Forum one of its flagship actions. This commitment is being put into practice through the Building Resilient International Dialogue and Governance for Arctic Engagement (BRIDGE) initiative.
PRIORITY AREAS
Sustainable development
The pursuit of a sustainably developed Arctic requires policy and innovation that meet the needs of our communities large and small.
Attractiveness and Retention
As access to the Arctic’s natural resources becomes easier, there is a growing need to retain Arctic talent while also attracting newcomers to meet new demands.
Youth
Arctic Youth want greater agency to influence the policies that affect them. We work to engage and connect young people by providing opportunities to shape the policies that impact their lives.
Working with partners
There is an increasing need to cooperate with partners on policy issues that most strongly impact the people who call the Arctic home.
Health and mental wellbeing
During 2024-2026, we have a special focus on supporting public health and mental wellbeing.
PROJECTS
MEMBERS
Member municipalities
The Arctic Mayors’ Forum currently has 22 municipalities as Members of the forum. Visit the Members page to read more about each municipality and learn about becoming a member.
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