Cooperation 66 Degrees North is a two-day Arctic maritime and security forum. It is partly funded by the Norwegian Barents Secretariat and designed to enhance communication, cooperation, and collaboration across political, economic, and security sectors throughout the circumpolar region and beyond. In particular, it focuses on fostering frank discourse about security, safety, and operational/legal challenges in the maritime and offshore sectors of the High North.

The K.G. Jebsen Centre for the Law of the Sea and the University of Tromsø (The Arctic University of Norway)
Thursday, May 8, to Friday, May 9, 2014
Location: Tromsø, Norway

Delegates will share knowledge of and learn about:

  • Arctic Offshore and Maritime Security Challenges
  • Maritime Industries: Shipping, Oil & Gas, and Transport
  • Law, Regulations, and Compliance for Arctic Operations

The forum will be comprised of expert presentations, panel discussions, working group dialogues, excursions, and networking receptions.

Mark Rosen, will speak on "Arctic Governance and Arctic Security Matters."
David Slayton, will give the Keynote address

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