Research of properties and parameters of the natural systems of the Euro-Arctic region, defining of their place and role in the global geosphere processes; evaluation of resource potential of the Euro-Arctic region. 

Development of the scientific base of noninvasive natural management, creation of ecologically safe technologies of efficient use of natural and technogenic raw materials for exploration of the underground areas of the Euro-Arctic region and for support of quality of life environment as well as life support in the Northern special conditions; development and advancing of methods and systems of control and stabilization of the balance between technical and natural spheres. Development of the scientific base of efficient energy policy and development of ecologically safe power industry in the Euro-Arctic region. 

Research of social and ethnic structure of the population, dynamics of migration processes, forming and distribution of labour sources, research of the level and quality of life in the Polar region considering the specific traditional methods of economy of the indigenous population of the North; development of the scientific base of economy management of the North and stable social and economic development of the Euro-Arctic region.