Finding True North.docVIP

Finding True North 　　In recent years， the Arctic Council has continued accelerating institutional development to cope with a host of challenges posed by hastening climate change. It is in the midst of a transformation from a policy-focused high-level governmental forum to a decisionmaking organization. 　　The Arctic Council Standing Secretariat was established on January 21 in Norway’s northern city of Tromso. The secretariat， with a secretary general and 10 members， is responsible for supporting the Arctic Council and strengthening communication and coordination on Arctic affairs. Last Novemb