Minister for Foreign Affairs Timo Soini will publish the book “Arctic Variety” on October 27th, 2016. The book was commissioned by the Europe Information of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Finland will chair the Arctic Council in 2017 – 2019. The book gives a voice to everyday actors and daily life of the Arctic in various professions and parts of Finland. Finland will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of its independence next year as a happy, proud and understanding Arctic country. The book also tells about the Arctic Council, Finland’s role in it, and linkages to the European Union and to other international politics. The themes include climate change, new shipping routes and interest in the north in the world’s leading countries.
“Arctic Variety” is published in four languages – Finnish, Swedish, North Saami and English – and it can be ordered free of charge via the website of the Europe Information at eurooppatiedotus.fi. The five videos telling about everyday life in the Arctic can be viewed at youtube.com/eurooppatiedotus.
Read more about the book on Finnish Foreign Ministry website.
