Problems of Arctic Region Development at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2024)

The article analyses the results of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2024). The focus of the Forum was reflected in its motto “The basis of multipolarity is the formation of new growth centers”. Discussions on the Arctic agenda were presented at SPIEF-2024 during 3 days. RAS researchers V.P. Zhuravel and N.A. Nevskaya were participants in a number of SPIEF-2024 sessions as part of the Arctic Seminar events at the Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The Forum devoted two panels to Arctic issues: “The Northern Sea Route: Expanding Arctic Horizons” and “The Arctic Plan. International Perspective”. Arctic issues were also raised at the discussion panels “Climate Agenda of the EAEU, SCO, BRICS: Partnership for Sustainable Development”, “Inclusive Growth for a Sustainable Future”, etc., as well as in speeches and interviews for the media by governors of the Arctic regions of the Russian Federation and officials of the Ministry of Eastern Development and Rosatom State Corporation, who represented the position of the authorities. The view of business was reflected mainly by representatives of a Chinese transport company, as well as heads of large Russian enterprises operating in the Arctic region. Based on the review of panel discussions and conversations with Forum participants, the main results of the dialogue between the government and business on issues of economic support for Arctic projects and directions for stimulating industries in the Arctic zone in accordance with the stated priorities are revealed. The role of state regulation of the economy in the Arctic is shown.