PERSPECTIVE PEACE AND SECURITY MAPPING THE ARCTIC MAYORS’ FORUM Local Governments in Arctic Governance and International Discussions The Arctic Mayors’ Forum (AMF), founded in 2019, was set up to include local govern­ment perspectives in Arctic governance. It addresses com­mon challenges faced by Arctic communities, advocating for sustainable development and resilient societies. As the only platform for circumpolar collaboration among Arctic local govern­ments, the AMF promotes dialogue and coordination among municipalities and vertical engagement with national and international actors, aiming to bridge lo­cal and global governance. Iselin Németh Winther December 2024 The AMF challenges the tradi­tional narrative of the Arctic as a fragile, remote region by emphasizing the human and community dimensions. It pri­oritizes public health, sustain­able development and de­population, while balancing environmental concerns.