More surprising, current Secretary of State Rex Tillerson also is notably active, despite the formal U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accords. In May, Tillerson participated with other leaders representing Arctic nations in a conference in Fairbanks Alaska. Following President Donald Trump's announcement withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris agreement, Tillerson continues to support climate management cooperation, possibly including a new agreement. In September 2013, the Third International Arctic Forum was held in the far northern town of Salekhard. International Polar Years were held in 1882-1883, 1932-1933 and 2007-2009.

Source: The China Post July 18, 2017 17:37 UTC