The first General Assembly
October, Tromsø, Norway
The first General Assembly signed and approved the Tromsø Declaration. Adopted in 1993, it supported and joined the implementation of the principles of the UN 21st Century Agenda (Rio de Janeiro, 1992). This historic meeting identified the primary areas of cooperation:
- Ecology of the North
- The Northern Sea Route
- Economic development
- Culture & Science
- Cooperation of governments
General Assembly in Tromsø
Hokkaido University, Sapporo
II General Assembly
September, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
The second General Assembly was a pivotal moment for expanding the Forum's presence in the Asian-Pacific region. During this session, the delegates signed and approved the Hokkaido Declaration, solidifying the commitment to international northern cooperation on Japanese soil.
III General Assembly
August, Yakutsk, Russia
The third General Assembly was hosted in the heart of Siberia, where members signed and approved the Yakutian Declaration. This meeting showcased the growing diversity of the Forum, bringing together a vast network of northern territories.
Yakutsk region landscapes
Arktikum, Rovaniemi
IV General Assembly
June, Rovaniemi, Finland
The fourth General Assembly in Lapland marked a high point of engagement, with 20 members of the Board of Directors participating in the session. The meeting concluded with the signing and approval of the Lapland Declaration.
V General Assembly
October, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The fifth General Assembly gathered 16 members of the Board of Directors in Canada. The session was finalized with the signing of the Declaration of Alberta.
Taiga trading company, Fortum oil & gas LTD, Cometos LTD, Zvezda-Energetika.
Cityscape of Edmonton
Saint Petersburg architecture
VI General Assembly
April, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The sixth General Assembly resulted in the signing of the Saint Petersburg Declaration. This session marked a significant expansion of the Federation Council and the business network.
VII General Assembly
June, Harbin, China
The seventh General Assembly in Heilongjiang province concluded with the Harbin Declaration. This session was exceptionally productive, resulting in the approval of 21 projects across three major programs.
• Northern aviation
• Circumpolar infrastructure
• Telemedicine
• Healthy lifestyle
• Youth EcoForum
• Northern zoos cooperation
• Business cooperation
Nokia Shoe company, Dani Almas, Seven Generations Consulting, Promtechnology-Arctic, Tuimaada-USA.
Harbin, Heilongjiang province
Khanty-Mansiysk, Yugra
VIII General Assembly
September, Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia
The eighth General Assembly concluded with the signing and approval of the Khanty-Mansiysk Declaration. This session welcomed a significant new member from the Republic of Korea, expanding the Forum’s influence in East Asia.
IX General Assembly
September, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
The ninth General Assembly was held in the Yukon Territory, where the Declaration of Whitehorse was signed and approved. This meeting emphasized the importance of local innovation in cold climates.
- Denali Commission (USA)
- Aadland Flint (Alaska, USA)
- Yukon Cold Climate Innovation Center (Canada)
- Rockford Lang International Consulting (Canada)
Whitehorse, Yukon River
Gangwon Province scenery
X General Assembly
June, Pyeongchang, South Korea
The tenth General Assembly marked a historic shift with the signing of the Pyeongchang Declaration. A key outcome was the election of a new presiding region. The chairmanship passed from the Canadian regions of Yukon and Nunavut to the Russian Federation, which headed the association from 2011 to 2013 (Republic of Sakha Yakutia).
XI General Assembly
October, Moscow, Russia
The eleventh General Assembly was held in the capital of Russia. During the meetings, the delegates discussed the progress of ongoing projects and officially approved the chairmanship of the Northern Forum for the 2013-2015 period.
Moscow, Russia
Winter in Yakutsk, Russia
XII General Assembly
November, Yakutsk, Russia
Returning to the Sakha Republic, the twelfth General Assembly was held in November. The primary outcome of this high-level meeting was the signing of the Yakutsk Declaration, which further defined the collaborative goals of the Northern Forum members.
XIII General Assembly
November, Krasnoyarsk, Russia
Hosted in the heart of Siberia, the thirteenth General Assembly was a significant milestone for the development of the Krasnoyarsk Krai region within the forum. The assembly concluded with the signing and approval of the Krasnoyarsk Declaration.
Krasnoyarsk Krai from above
Naryan-Mar, Nenets Autonomous Okrug
XIV General Assembly
April, Naryan-Mar, Russia
The fourteenth General Assembly was hosted in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug. Despite the global challenges of the period, the assembly successfully gathered representatives to sign the Naryan-Mar Declaration, reinforcing the commitment to sustainable development in the Far North.
Khanty-Mansiysk, Yugra
XV General Assembly
July, Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia
The fifteenth General Assembly saw the signing of the Khanty-Mansiysk Declaration. This session was marked by a significant homecoming, as several regions returned to the Northern Forum family.
JSCB Almazergienbank, Nord Power (Urdel Park), Teplorium LLC.
XVI General Assembly
2025
The sixteenth General Assembly continues the Northern Forum's mission of fostering international cooperation across the Arctic and Northern regions. This period marks a renewed focus on sustainable development and cultural preservation.
Khanty-Mansiysk, Yugra