1. The Disruption of Arctic Exceptionalism: Managing Environmental Change in Light of Russian Aggression
- Author:
- Kai Kornhuber, Kira Vinke, Evan T. Bloom, Loyle Campbell, Volker Rachold, Sara Olsvig, and Dana Schirwon
- Publication Date:
- 02-2023
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP)
- Abstract:
- The Arctic is directly affected by the interaction of two ongoing global crises: climate change and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. With its temperatures rising four times faster than the global average, the Arctic is facing dramatic environmental consequences. Meanwhile, retreating sea ice has led to increased economic interest in the Arctic and its growing geopolitical importance. Thus, understanding and managing the global and local implications of environmental change in this region requires urgent scientific and diplomatic collaboration.
- Topic:
- Climate Change, Environment, International Cooperation, and Russia-Ukraine War
- Political Geography:
- Russia, Europe, Central Asia, Arctic, and Americas