Despite recent focus on effects of climate change in the Arctic by leading Arctic nations, there is reason to believe that the region will not be addressed during the upcoming climate negotiations in Paris. In a US Congressional hearing on the Arctic this week climate change was left unmentioned.
(21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change)
A sensitive region
Game-changing climate action
Secretary Kerry announced that climate change would be one of the top priorities under the US leadership
joint declaration
balance between economic activity and environmental protection in the Arctic.
will start implementing mitigation measures on domestic industry over the next few years.
COP21
Congressional hearing
Read more (norwegian): Arktishøring i Kongressen: Mye sikkerhet, lite klima
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