© shutterstock/Wirestock Creators The Arctic region is experiencing some of the most dramatic and rapid changes in the global climate. As the Earth’s northernmost region, it is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with temperatures rising at more than twice the global average. This phenomenon, known as Arctic amplification 1 , has profound consequences not only for local ecosystems and Indigenous communities but also for global weather patterns, sea levels, and biodiversity. Combating Arctic climate change requires urgent and comprehensive policy responses at local, national, and international levels. This article discusses several key policies and strategies that have been implemented and improvements to help further address this pressing issue. International policy to combat Arctic climate change Worldwide policies and initiatives to combat Arctic climate change include: EU Arctic Policy The EU aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy sources in the Arctic. It also supports the Arctic Council’s goal of reducing black carbon emissions by 33% by 2025. UK Glasgow Climate Pact The UK’s policy framework aims to reduce emissions and achieve a net zero transition. The UK also recognises the need to protect the Arctic environment from increased activity. Arctic Council Strategic Plan The Arctic Council’s plan promotes conservation and sustainable use of the Arctic marine environment. The plan also encourages safety at sea, prevention of marine pollution, and cooperation to improve knowledge of the Arctic marine environment. WWF Arctic The WWF’s Arctic Plan advocates for Arctic states to establish Arctic Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs). We need change, now Despite these measures, there is still a long way to go in combating Arctic climate change. What happens in the Arctic will influence the rest of our planet. Without urgent action to slash greenhouse gas emissions, the […]
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