Arctic Marine Best Practice Information Forum - Terms of Reference

As the Arctic changes, maritime activity must be carried out in an environmentally sustainable manner to prevent or mitigate any negative social and ecological consequences. As the Arctic changes, maritime activity must be carried out in an environmentally sustainable manner to prevent or mitigate a...

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Main Author: Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME)
Other Authors: Arctic Council Secretariat
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:English
Published: Arctic Council Secretariat 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11374/2011
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Summary:As the Arctic changes, maritime activity must be carried out in an environmentally sustainable manner to prevent or mitigate any negative social and ecological consequences. As the Arctic changes, maritime activity must be carried out in an environmentally sustainable manner to prevent or mitigate any negative social and ecological consequences. Arctic States intend the Best Practice Information Forum to meet annually under PAME's auspice, with the oversight and guidance of the Co-Chairs of PAMEĀ“s Shipping Expert Group, and be chaired by a representative from the Arctic Council Chairmanship.