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Sweden will participate actively in international cooperation on Arctic-related issues and contribute to peaceful, stable, and sustainable development with respect to the framework of international law. The Government will promote human rights, democracy, and the principles of the rule of law in all international cooperation on Arctic-related issues, and especially a meaningful participation of all interest groups. The Government will contribute to the reduction of climate-impacting emissions both nationally and globally in line with scientific findings and safeguard long-term economically, environmentally and socially sustainable development in the region. In the Government’s assessment, protecting biodiversity is central to achieving all the dimensions of sustainable development in the Arctic. Further Swedish polar research and environmental monitoring are crucial to achieving progress. The Government will continue to work to secure good living conditions for the population in the region, including the indigenous peoples. In this context, the Government prioritizes the following thematic areas: international collaboration, security and stability, climate and the environment; polar research and environmental monitoring, sustainable economic development and business interests; and securing good living conditions.