In his address speech Dr Borg laid down the importance of the Arctic Conference under titled “Arctic Frontiers”. He told that Arctic Frontiers seeks to forge new partnerships to bring together the worlds of science, art, policy-making and business. Furthermore, its work to reach out in particular to younger generations and transcend ethnic divides will help carry today’s decisions through into tomorrow and beyond.
The Conference was held in Tromso in Norway to examine the opportunities and challenges for the Arctic region. He said that the Arctic plays a key role in regulating the Earth’s climate system. And because of this key role, the future of the Arctic and that of earth as a whole are inextricably linked. He states that the conference focus on how to strike the right balance between human activity and protection of the ecosystem in the Arctic.
Dr Borg opined that the melting of the ice in the Arctic make this region fragile and it will become increasingly accessible to international shipping and those wishing to exploit the rich and abundant resources located there. He appeals that it should make sure that shipping, fishing and the extraction of minerals in the Arctic is done in a sustainable manner, providing maximum protection to the people of the region and the unique environment in which they live.
Dr Borg describe the main aim of this strategy is to promote the sustainable management of one of the last relatively unspoilt areas on Earth. It firmly establishes European’s commitment to the region and states their willingness to be an enthusiastic contributor towards preserving the Arctic’s common heritage. He said that sustainable management is essential to find the right policy response for the Arctic Region is not just about environmental action.
