Arctic Issues: Better Direction and Management of Voluntary Recommendations Could Enhance U.S. Arctic Council Participation

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By J. Alfredo Gomez (au)
Year: 2014
Pages: 74
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-5529-0

Product Code: 1457855291

Description

Recent changes in the Arctic from a warming climate, such as decreased sea ice coverage making marine areas more accessible, have increased global attention to the regionäó»s economic opportunities. In 1996, the eight Arctic States -- Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, the Russian Federation, Sweden, and the U.S. -- formed the Arctic Council to promote cooperation on various Arctic issues with input from indigenous groups. This report examines matters related to U.S. Council participation: (1) the Counciläó»s organization and how it addresses environmental and economic development issues; (2) how key U.S. agencies participate in the Council and any challenges; and (3) agenciesäó» actions to implement and manage voluntary Council recommendations and any challenges. Figures. This is a print on demand report.

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