Looking North: The UK and the Arctic. The United Kingdom's Arctic Policy Framework

The Arctic is one of the most rapidly changing regions of the world. While the United Kingdom is not an Arctic State, we have a strong and enduring connection to the region as the Arctic’s nearest neighbour. We know that changes in the Arctic environment are already affecting the UK through global s...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Crown 2023
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Online Access:http://library.arcticportal.org/2013/
http://library.arcticportal.org/2013/1/Looking_North_The_UK_and_the_Arctic_The_United_Kingdoms_Arctic_Policy_Framework.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/looking-north-the-uk-and-the-arctic/looking-north-the-uk-and-the-arctic-the-united-kingdoms-arctic-policy-framework#:~:text=The%202021%20Integrated%20Review%20confirmed,the%20implications%20of%20climate%20change
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Summary:The Arctic is one of the most rapidly changing regions of the world. While the United Kingdom is not an Arctic State, we have a strong and enduring connection to the region as the Arctic’s nearest neighbour. We know that changes in the Arctic environment are already affecting the UK through global sea-level rise, changes to our climate and weather patterns, and threats to our shared biodiversity.