India, China, Brazil, Japan, other non-Arctic countries want a voice on Arctic Council; interest in climate change impact and access to resources
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 16, 2012
The issue has divided existing members, with Russia and Canada most strongly opposed. Full members of the Arctic Council are Canada, Russia, the United States, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Iceland and Denmark (Greenland): the eight countries with Arctic territory. Canada and Russia are the strongest opponents of expansion.
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