Barents working groups and activities

Working Groups and Task Forces have been established by the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, Committee of Senior Officials, the Barents Regional Council and Barents Regional Committee. The aim of the Working Groups is to deepen cooperation on issues relevant to the Barents Region. 

The Working Groups are divided into:

Barents Euro-Arctic Council Working Groups

• Barents Forest Sector
• Economic Cooperation
• Environment (subgroups: Hot Spots, Nature and Water)
• Rescue Cooperation
• Transport (BEATA Steering Committee)

Barents Regional Council Working Groups

• Environment
• Investments and Economic Cooperation
• Transport and Logistics
• Barents Regional Youth Council

 Joint Working Groups

• Culture
• Education and Research
• Energy
• Health and Social Issues
• Tourism
• Youth

Working Group of Indigenous Peoples