The 9^th regional public discussion forum, ‘Nuclear Energy in the Arctic: Environment and Safety' will be held in Murmansk on May 12-13, the Murmansk Region's Ministry of Economic Development reports.

The forum is aimed at providing an open dialogue between the Rosatom State Corporation and industry related companies with regional and local authorities, as well as representatives from the public in the Murmansk Region.

The event will focus on Arctic environmental and socioeconomic issues and the role of the nuclear power industry in developing the northern territories while ensuring safety.

Representatives from the federal authorities, corporations, nuclear enterprises, the academic community, environmental, youth and other public organisations, as well as media representatives will take part.