Arctic
The future of Arctic enterprise: Long-term outlook and implications
Over the next 20 years, shipping, oil and gas, mining, tourism and aquaculture will be the key sectors of economic activity in the Arctic marine environment. A new report ‘The future of Arctic enterprise: Long-term outlook and implications’ focuses on the outlook for the development of existing and new economic activity in the Arctic marine region. …
29 Feb 2012 | News story
Next steps for marine ecosystem-based management in the Arctic
Ecosystem-based Management has been identified as the best approach to managing the Arctic marine environment. However a number of perceived barriers to implementation of marine ecosystem-based management exist. …
23 Nov 2011 | News story
On thin ice: Vulnerable Arctic treasures identified
A report released today identifies 13 of the richest and most vulnerable places in the Arctic Ocean that should be considered for protection as summer sea ice melts and industrial activity expands into newly accessible areas. …
27 Apr 2011 | News story
IUCN/NRDC Arctic Marine Ecosystem-Based Management Project (February 2011)
Arctic sea ice coverage is decreasing dramatically. As it does, human activity is expanding in the Arctic marine environment. The Arctic Climate Impact Assessment, prepared under the auspices of the Arctic Council, concluded that ocean warming and loss of ice is expected to accelerate, exacerbating the major physical, ecological, social and economic changes already underway in the Arctic marine environment. …
26 Apr 2011 | Article
