Research strategies within the Unity of the Realm and international collaborations on Arctic research

Explore the research strategies within the Unity of the Realm and the international agreement on Arctic research between Denmark and seven other Arctic states.

Research strategies 

The Danish Research Strategy - Strategic Priorities for Research and Innovation 2026-2029

The Faroe Islands's Research Strategy - The Faroe Islands in the Arctic

Greenland's Research Strategy - Research: The road to progress (2022-2030)

Mapping 

The report 'Research from, in, and about Greenland, 2015–2024' provides an overview of research output, scholarly priorities, international collaboration patterns, and the geographical distribution of research activities in Greenland. It is the first major, data-driven, and quantitative mapping of 10 years of combined research in Greenland.

The mapping was prepared by the Danish Centre for Research Analysis at Aarhus University, commissioned by Arctic Hub, and was published in 2026.

The paper 'Research from, in og about Greenland, 2015–2024'

International agreement on enhancing Arctic scientific cooperation

The agreement between Denmark and the seven other Arctic states entered into force on 23 May 2018. The agreement aims to enhance international research cooperation and provide greater freedom of movement for researchers and research equipment across the Arctic region.

The agreement was concluded under the auspices of the Arctic Council, which, in addition to the Unity of the Realm, consists of Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, the United States, Canada, and Russia.

Agreement on Enhancing International Arctic Scientific Cooperation (Arctic Council's website)