The fate of the Arctic will affect the future of humanity. Addressing threats to and from these global commons requires partnerships from all sectors and countries.
The fate of the Arctic will affect the future of humanity. Addressing threats to and from these global commons requires partnerships from all sectors and countries.
Despite geopolitical tensions, there are several partnerships aimed at bringing the Arctic nations together to address regional security and impacts of rapid change. The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental body in doing so, which beyond the eight Arctic states also includes permanent representation from six Arctic Indigenous Peoples and 38 observers in the form of non-Arctic states, intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations (Arctic Council, n.d.).
The following gauges show up-to-date data regarding key indicators in the Arctic. These indicators clearly point to the crisis at hand.