The U. S. Embassy Finland is particularly, but not exclusively, interested in proposals focused on the following themes:Increasing cooperation between Arctic states and communitiesIncreasing collaboration and exchange between American and Finnish students and teachersPromoting diversity and inclusionPromoting

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