Communication from the U.S. Chairmanship, presenting proposed Arctic Council activities for the next two years, placing the importance on Sustainable Development, Environmental Protection, and Education, Outreach and Coordination.

Welcoming remarks from Alaska Gov. Tony Knowles to the Sustainable Development Working Group during the Arctic Council Arctic Senior Officials Meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.A., on the 4th of May, 1999.

Press release from the Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials Meeting held in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.A. on the 3-6th of May 1999.

Exchange between the U.S. Chairmanship and the Indigenous Peoples' Secretariat regarding the financing of, and mechanisms in place, to secure balanced participation of the Permanent Participants in the work of the Arctic Council.

List of upcoming Arctic Council events.

SAO Chair´s discussion paper on the importance to pursue better coordination between the Arctic Council and other relevant, regional inter-governmental fora.

Working Group Chairs report to SAO´s updating their WG activities; discussion as appropriate.

Working Group Chairs report to SAO´s updating their WG activities; discussion as appropriate.

Minutes from the Senior Arctic Officials Meeting that took place in Anchorage, Alaska (USA) on May 5-6 1999. Revised as of September 28th, 1999.