Arctic Cooperation in Education

The Arctic states have recognized the need for international cooperation in education and research as an indispensable element of sustainable development in the region. It is essential that education takes into consideration the values and needs of the region’s inhabitants including indigenous peopl...

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Main Author: Finnish Chairmanship
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:English
Published: Arctic Council Secretariat 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11374/2083
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Summary:The Arctic states have recognized the need for international cooperation in education and research as an indispensable element of sustainable development in the region. It is essential that education takes into consideration the values and needs of the region’s inhabitants including indigenous peoples. Education from early childhood to higher education promotes resilience, active citizenship and empowerment of the Northern communities.