The Arctic Six urge the European Union to prioritise the Arctic in research funding

The Arctic Six has released a joint position paper calling for a dedicated Arctic research programme in the European Union’s upcoming Framework Programme 10 (FP10). With the European Arctic undergoing rapid environmental, societal, and geopolitical change, the paper underscores the need for sustained EU investment in Arctic research and innovation to support climate adaptation, regional security, and a just green transition.

Firmly rooted in northern communities, the Arctic Six universities emphasise their role as engines of regional development and knowledge co-production with Indigenous and local actors. Their recommendations echo the European Polar Board (EPB), which also urges EU leaders to secure long-term polar research funding, EPB Position.

The position paper will be presented to EU policymakers in June ahead of the FP10 negotiations at the EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples Dialogue in Kittilä, Finland. It calls for action that reflects the urgency of Arctic change and the opportunities for Europe to lead through research excellence and cross-border cooperation.

Find the position paper at the Arctic Six website.