Geopolitics of the Arctic

Landmark international agreement enters into force-legally prohibiting unregulated commercial fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Regions, Arctic, Hemispheres of Earth, Physical geography, International relations, Geography of North America, Geography of Siberia, Arctic policy of the United States, Geopolitics of the Arctic

OTTAWA, ON, June 25, 2021 /CNW/ - With climate change causing Arctic ice to melt at an alarming pace, the central Arctic Ocean is now opening up to increased international interest, including the potential for commercial fishing and shipping activity.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 25, 2021 /CNW/ - With climate change causing Arctic ice to melt at an alarming pace, the central Arctic Ocean is now opening up to increased international interest, including the potential for commercial fishing and shipping activity.
  • As of today, under the Agreement, no commercial fishing can take place in the central Arctic Oceanuntil parties have a greater scientific understanding of the area and its ecosystem and measures are in place to regulate commercial fisheries.
  • The Arctic and its future is a priority for the Government of Canada and for Arctic Indigenous Peoples.
  • This Agreement shows leadership from Canada and its partners for responsible stewardship of the central Arctic Ocean.

Parvati Foundation Leads Arctic Free To Save The World

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Saturday, April 17, 2021
Physical geography, Earth sciences, Earth, Climate change, Sea ice, Arctic research, Arctic Ocean, Oceans, Arctic, Geopolitics of the Arctic, Arctic policy of the United States

That\'s why Parvati Foundation has launched " Arctic Free ".\nThe Arctic Ocean is our world\'s air conditioner and life support system, regulating the weather patterns that give all of us the food and water we need to survive.

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  • That\'s why Parvati Foundation has launched " Arctic Free ".\nThe Arctic Ocean is our world\'s air conditioner and life support system, regulating the weather patterns that give all of us the food and water we need to survive.
  • According to the National Snow & Ice Data Center, during March, Arctic sea ice extent tracked well below average.
  • MAPS establishes the Arctic Ocean north of the Arctic Circle as the world\'s largest permanent marine protected area, free from all exploitation and militarization.
  • Demand action for a healthy world by going Arctic Free.