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COP15 - UN Climate Change Conference, Copenhagen 2009
Final Conference: Transatlantic Policy Options for the Marine Arctic
last update: Feb 23, 2009 12:58 PM
Climate change in the Arctic is occurring more rapidly than in any other region in the world. Recent years have seen sea ice retreat at a pace significantly exceeding scientific expectations. Increased access to newly opened waters is also opening the way for new economic opportunities and bringing new challenges. There is a clear need for regional and international co-operation to develop an effective governance framework for the marine Arctic. The conference builds on a 15-month transatlantic dialogue involving more than 50 Arctic experts. The experts collaborated to develop policy options for protecting fragile ecosystems, safeguarding the rights and interests of indigenous peoples and promote the sustainable use of resources in marine areas.
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Mar 05, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 05:30 PM |
| Where | Brussels Marriott Hotel, Brussels, Belgium |
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The conference will provide a forum for key Arctic stakeholders to focus on solutions to increasing challenges in the Arctic marine area. High-level speakers from Europe and the United States will address recent policy developments, highlighting areas where the EU and U.S. could work together in cooperation with the international community to develop effective governance mechanisms in the rapid environmental change. A series of interactive panel discussions with experts from government, industry, indigenous peoples’ organisations, environmental organisations and academia will address the latest Arctic policy developments and their implications for the future.
