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.