The Arctic Environ- mental Protection Strategy (AEPS, the so-called Finnish Initiative)1 was signed in Rovaniemi

The next study examines the international political role of cities through the ex- ample of the city of Rovaniemi, Finland. In the past decades, Rovaniemi has sought to become an inevitable actor in its Arctic affairs. It has not become only a venue for international political negotiations, but it has been able to provide permanent partici- search centre became a main tool in its international activity. The Arctic Environ- mental Protection Strategy (AEPS, the so-called Finnish Initiative)¹ was signed in Rovaniemi. The creation of international network of universities and research centres in the Arctic has been initiated by the local university. The town has also become a prominent destination for Arctic tourism. Its name is closely intertwined with the approach, including geopolitics, international relations and local history. Thanks to t research at the University of Lapland, in Rovaniemi. The activity of Rovaniemi is an example, how a city can associate its name with a highlighted affair in international politics. This status increased the importance of the place at international level and contributed to the economic growth of the city.

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