ABSTRACT
In 1996 the Arctic Council was created by Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Russia and the United States. One of its main concerns was environmental protection; a joint programme for that purpose had been initiated in 1991.
In 1996 the Arctic Council was created by Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Russia and the United States. One of its main concerns was environmental protection; a joint programme for that purpose had been initiated in 1991.