The International Union for Circumpolar Health (IUCH) is an international non-governmental organization, with members throughout the circumpolar regions. Its objectives are to:

• Promote international cooperation in circumpolar health;
• Encourage and support research and exchange of scientific information in the circumpolar health sciences;
• Promote public awareness of circumpolar health;
• Provide a means of communication with other scientific organizations;
• Promote and encourage the participation of indigenous peoples in circumpolar health affairs.