The Search and Rescue Expert Group, SAR EG, has been part of the EPPR since 2015. The focus of the SAR EG work is to facilitate the implementation of the Agreement on Cooperation in Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue in the Arctic, identify key lessons and best practices on Arctic incidents and SAR exercises and to enhance cooperation.
SAR EG mandate
Agreement on Cooperation on Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue in the Arctic
“Focusing on enhancing cooperation, highlighting best practices, exchanging information, analysing results of exercises, and sharing lessons learned, the SAR EG supports the EPPR WG in creating a repository for lessons learned in Arctic SAR exercises and incidents.”
Arctic Council Working Group