1 February 2005 INVITATION 4th Sub-Regional Conference on The High North – Environment, Security and Co-operation The   Parliamentary   Assembly   of   the   OSCE   and   the   Storting   (Norwegian Parliament)  are honoured to invite you to the 4th   Sub-Regional Conference on the  High  North  –  Environment,  Security  and  Co-operation,  which  will  take place on 12-13 May 2005 in Tromsø, Norway. The Conference will be followed by a sightseeing tour of the Polaria wildlife centre and surroundings of Tromsø on 14 May. The  Conference  will  consist  of  audiovisual  presentations,  speeches  and  panel discussions on four sub-topics of global concern: climate change, nuclear waste management, pollution, and petroleum exploration, all with particular relevance to the Arctic. The Conference will bring together Parliamentarians, Government ministers,  leading  scientists,  and  other  important  stake-holders  from  various OSCE countries. The   Conference   is   hosted   by   the   Storting   and   organised   jointly   by   the Norwegian   Delegation   to   the   OSCE   PA   and   the   OSCE   PA   International Secretariat. Please find attached the general information document and reservation forms for the Conference. The draft programme will be sent to you shortly. We look forward to welcoming you in Tromsø. Sincerely yours, Alcee L. Hastings Bjørn Hernæs President of the OSCE Head   of   the   Norwegian   Parliamentary Assembly Delegation to the OSCE PA,