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Energy and Environment Program

Aspen Dialogue and Commission on Arctic Climate Change

sealOVERVIEW
Recognizing that the circumpolar Arctic region is experiencing significant ecological change due to global warming, the Aspen Institute, in partner­ship with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation*, has con­vened an international civil society Dialogue and Com­mission to consider the social, environmental, eco­nomic, and legal implications for the region’s inhabitants and re­sources. The Dialogue and Commission will assess the adequacy of current institutional arrangements and international policies to effectively and sustainably manage new levels of commercial and economic activity in the region.

PURPOSE
The Aspen Dialogue and Commission on Arctic Climate Change will:

  • Examine the implications of climate change for the Arctic region’s peoples and resources, and the related impacts on the global community.
  • Assess the adequacy of current multilateral arrangements, as well as the most current scientific understanding of Arctic systems, in support of a goal to affirmatively and sustainably manage social, environmental and economic impacts in the region related to climate change.
  • Make recommendations for greater international cooperation in regulating human activities that affect the Arctic environment.
  • Issue provisional findings following the working sessions and publish a full report containing the Commission’s conclusions and recommendations.

The Commission will be sharing its findings at international gatherings and with key government officials throughout its tenure.

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*The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation strives to act as an accelerator of projects and solutions for the environment. It promotes sustainable and equitable management of natural resources and places the individual at the centre of its projects. It encourages the implementation of innovative and ethical solutions in three main areas: climate change, biodiversity and water.

Contact Us
To learn more about the Aspen Dialogue and Commission on Arctic Climate Change, contact Francesca Cava, Project Manager, at francesca.cava@aspeninstitute.org.