The PAME Working Group (WG) consists of National Representatives responsible for its work in their respective countries. Permanent Participants, representing Arctic indigenous groups, also participate in PAME, as well as representatives of several observer countries and interested organisations. PAME provides a unique forum for collaboration on wide range of Arctic marine environmental issues.

The PAME WG generally meets twice a year to assess progress of work, discuss program priorities and develop its biennial work plans.

The PAME WG is headed by a chair and vice-chair,which rotate among the Arctic countries and is supported by an International Secretariat. PAME reports to the Senior Arctic Officilas, and through them, to the Ministers of the Arctic Council that meets every two years.

The PAME Chair for 2009-2011:

Mr. Atle Fretheim
Deputy Director General
Ministry of the Environment, Norway
Tel: + 47 22245310
Fax: +47 22249563
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The PAME WG operates by the Arctic Council Rules of Procedures, as further specified in PAME Operating Guidelines

Arctic Council Rules of Procedures
PAME Operating Guidelines