Abstract
The i-Nord pre-project is a product of the Norwegian Government’s High North Strategy . The main objective of i-Nord is to implement and operate a comprehensive monitoring and information system of the High North Ocean areas, in order to directly address and maintain Norway’s ambition of playing a leading role in the Nordic Seas and Arctic Ocean, including proper and sustainable management as well as proactive partnership in the intergovernmental Arctic collaboration.The i-Nord pre-project is initiated and financed by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) and the Ministry of Fisheries and Costal Affairs (FKD).