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The increasingly concerning consequences of climate change in the Arctic, resulting in melting Arctic sea ice, have become ground for enhanced attention and cooperation in the region. Fear of economic exploitation and pollution in the Arctic Ocean was a key source of momentum in drafting and implementing the Ilulissat Declaration. [ 3 ]
Due to Arctic melting the Greenland ice sheet is particularly vulnerable, and a study by climatologist James E. Hansen states that "we cannot rule out large changes on decadal time-scales once wide-scale surface melt is underway." [6] The melting of the Greenland ice sheet would result in an increase in sea level rise of over 7m. [7]
The Arctic Ocean is expected to see its first ice-free events in the near future - most likely before 2050, and potentially in the late 2020s or early 2030s. [10] This would have no precedent in the last 700,000 years.
The inaugural Arctic Ocean Conference was held in Ilulissat on 27-29 May 2008. Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia and the United States discussed key issues relating to the Arctic Ocean . [ 1 ] The meeting was significant because of its plans for environmental regulation, maritime security, mineral exploration, polar oil oversight, and ...
Countries within the Arctic Region. In 2008, following increased media attention for the Arctic, the five countries adjacent to the Arctic Ocean (Canada, Denmark (Greenland), Norway, Russia and the United States) published the Ilulissat Declaration. This proclaims the Arctic states' responsibility to protect the ecosystem of the Arctic Ocean. [3]
The probes are aimed at providing more accurate data gauging the rate at which warming ocean water around Antarctica is melting the continent's coastal ice, allowing scientists to improve computer ...
Millions of Americans should prepare for an Arctic blast that will blanket much of the country in below-freezing temperatures over the next several days. Frigid conditions are expected over a ...
The general policy outlines the country's approach to Arctic affairs, including its geopolitical position, environmental concerns, economic opportunities, and collaboration with other Arctic nations. [2] Located in the middle of the North Atlantic ocean, The Faroe Islands' continental shelf extends north of the Arctic Circle. [3]