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1 online resource |
| Contents |
Part I. The Arctic Environment -- Introduction to the Arctic / Erik J. Molenaar, Timo Koivurova, Elizabeth Tedsen, Andrew Reid and Kamrul Hossain -- The Arctic Marine Environment / Arne Riedel -- Environmental Governance in the Marine Arctic / Susanah Stoessel, Elizabeth Tedsen, Sandra Cavalieri and Arne Riedel -- Arctic Indigenous Peoples and the Challenge of Climate Change / Adam Stepien, Timo Koivurova, Anna Gremsperger and Henna Niemi -- Part II. Impacts and Activities in the Marine Arctic -- Status and Reform of International Arctic Fisheries Law / Erik J. Molenaar -- Status and Reform of International Arctic Shipping Law / Erik J. Molenaar -- Understanding Risks Associated with Offshore Hydrocarbon Development / Kamrul Hossain, Timo Koivurova and Gerald Zojer -- Part III. Improving Marine Governance -- Impact Assessments and the New Arctic Geo-Environment / Pamela Lesser and Timo Koivurova -- Pan-Arctic Marine Spatial Planning: An Idea Whose Time Has Come / Charles N. Ehler -- Marine Protected Areas as a Tool to Ensure Environmental Protection of the Marine Arctic: Legal Aspects / Ingvild Ulrikke Jakobsen -- Part IV. Opportunities for Transatlantic Cooperation -- EU-US Cooperation to Enhance Arctic Marine Governance / Elizabeth Tedsen and Sandra Cavalieri |
| Summary |
The Arctic region plays an important role in regulating the worlds climate and is also highly impacted by climate change, with average temperatures rising almost twice as fast as the rest of the world and sea ice melting much faster than previously predicted. These rapid changes will have significant impacts on human activity in the region and on the Arctic marine environment. This book draws on the results of the 2008-2009 Arctic TRANSFORM project, funded by the European Commissions Directorate General of External Relations, which engaged experts in a transatlantic discussion on the roles of the European Union and United States in light of the Arctics changing climate and political and legal complexities. The book addresses the significant changes and developments in the marine Arctic, with descriptions and recommendations reflecting the current governance environment. A comprehensive overview of environmental governance and sustainable development in the Arctic is created. Chapters explore impacts and activities by sector, looking at fisheries, shipping, and offshore hydrocarbon in the Arctic and at policy options and strategies for improving marine governance in the region. A particular focus is given to the roles of the European Union and United States and opportunities for cooperation to enhance Arctic environmental governance |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Climatic changes -- International cooperation
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Climatic changes -- Government policy -- Arctic regions
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Climatic changes -- Law and legislation -- Arctic regions
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General.
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Climatic changes -- Government policy
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Climatic changes -- International cooperation
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Climatic changes -- Law and legislation
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Arctic Regions
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tedsen, Elizabeth, editor
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Cavalieri, Sandra, editor
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Kraemer, R. Andreas (Rudolf Andreas), editor.
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| ISBN |
9783642385957 |
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3642385958 |
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