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A new report shows that European action can help ease pressure on threatened Arctic environment

date:  15/06/2017

In the context of the high-level event on EU Arctic Policy (Oulu, 15-16 June), co-hosted by Commissioner Vella, HRVP Mogherini and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Soini, the European Environment Agency (EEA) published today a new report that looks at how Europe affects the Arctic environment and how changes in the region impact Europe in return. The European Union and its Member States can play a positive role in addressing the challenges facing the Arctic environment. Discover how.