2.2 USA Chairmanship II (April 2015 - 2017): Recent submissions
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Report to Ministers of the Task Force on Arctic Marine Cooperation
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-07)Having compared and contrasted the Arctic Council's approach to marine stewardship with regional marine cooperation around the world, the Task Force identified a range of needs and opportunities for enhancing and strengthening ... -
Snow, Water, Ice, and Permafrost in the Arctic; Summary for Policymakers, 2017
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-07)This Summary for Policymakers presents key findings and implications of the second SWIPA assessment, conducted from 2010 to 2016 and published in 2017. -
Operationalizing One Health in the Arctic; Policy Recommendations, and Report
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02)One Health is a particularly well-matched tool to advance the understanding of health threats from the direct and indirect impacts of climate change in the Arctic. As a multidisciplinary approach, One Health strengthens ... -
Regional Waste Management Strategies for Arctic Shipping, Regional Reception Facilities Plan, and Proposal for IMO Consideration
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-13)This paper summarizes the work of PAME's Regional Reception Facilities Experts Group, on the development of the concept of regional arrangements for MARPOL reception facilities to address challenges for Arctic shipping and ... -
SDWG Strategic Framework - Part One: Strategic Vision; Part Two: Implementation Plan
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-13)Through its work, the SDWG will develop networks that strengthen the capacity of Arctic Indigenous peoples and Arctic communities as a whole. The aim is to provide decision-makers with knowledge-based information, derived ... -
Framework for the Expansion of the Local Environmental Observer network
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-08)Community-based monitoring networks in rural communities can help connect those with indigenous, traditional, local and ecological knowledge with scientists, policymakers and technical experts to develop trust, collaborative ... -
Recommendations Section of Chemicals of Emerging Arctic Concern Summary for Policy-Makers
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-07)AMAP's long-term monitoring data shows that international and national pollution control activities have generally been effective at reducing the occurrence and ecosystem impacts of the chemicals they regulate. Yet, the ... -
Demonstration project targeting dioxins and other pollutants at the Vorkuta Cement Plant: Assessment of potential air emissions, and Feasibility Study
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-07)The objective of this project is to demonstrate possiblities to implement environmentally sound and economically effective projects in Russia within the framework of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants ... -
Reduction of Black Carbon from Diesel Sources in the Rusian Actic-TUNDRA Reindeer Farm
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-08)The Tundra Reindeer Farm Project is intended to demonstrate the viability of renewable energy sources in the Arctic as well as highlight the health, environmental, and long-term economic benefits associated with a shift ... -
Status of Implementation of the Ecosystem Approach to Management in the Arctic; Cover Letter, and Report from the Joint Ecosystem Approach Expert Group
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-15)This report is structured by noting first the agreed definition and principles of the Ecosystem Approahc to Management, a brief history, followed by a summary of main achievements, and recommendations for further work. -
Actions for Arctic Biodiversity; Progress Reoport
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-17)The Actions for Arctic Biodiversity, 2013-21 (Action Plan) comprises the implementation plan for the ABA recommendations. It is a living document that is reviewed and updated every two years. The plan is not meant to be ... -
EALLU: Arctic Indigenous Youth, Arctic Change and Food Culture; Policy Recommendations, and Cookbook
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02)Over millennia, Arctic Indigenous Peoples' culinary traditions and food culture have nourished peoples, enriched communities, bound generations and embodied the very essence of 'sustainability'. This is ancient knowledge ... -
Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) work plan for 2017-2019
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02)The 2017-2019 work plan reflects near-term priorities identified by the AMAP WG, taking note of Finnish Chairmanship priorities, in particular concerning environmental protection, education, and improved links to UN ... -
State of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity summary report; Key findings and advice on monitoring: 2017
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-10)By compiling available information, this report provides an important first step to identify knowledge gaps in circumpolar biodiversity monitoring efforts. Current biodiversity monitoring is not sufficient to describe the ... -
EGBCM Summary of Progress and Recommendations
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-07)To slow the pace of warming over the next two to three decades, both globally and in the Arctic, countries must reduce emissions of powerful short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) such as black carbon and methane as an ... -
PAME 2-pager Summary Progress Report
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-12)Summary of PAME's past and pending activities. -
Exploring Common solutions - Finland's Chairmanship Program for the Arctic Council 2017-2019
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-24)Finland intends to prioritize Environmental Protection, Connectivity, Meteorological Cooperation, and Education during the upcoming Chairmanship period. -
EPPR Working Group Report to SAOs, March 2017 in Juneau
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-08)Summary of EPPR meeting, held in Copenhgen, 6-8 December, 2016. -
Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response (EPPR) Work Plan
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-10)The projects identified in this work plan include projects that have already been approved by EPPR and projects that are under development for future EPPR review and approval. Additional project proposals may be developed ... -
Ecosystem Approach; Progress Report 2015-2017
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-01)The Ecosystem Approach to Management (EA) is a globally accepted principle, aiming at managing natural resources and the environment on a geographic scale, that suffices to insure sustainability.
