But, the consequences of global change on the economy, humanity and ecosytems may not be all negative. Last year an international group of Arctic experts and policy makers recognised the lack of reliable information to assess the impact of climate change on economic activities. They proposed an Arctic Climate Impact Assessment Implementation Plan. This Summit Week hopes to develop this plan and implement it effectively. The meeting will address ways to involve the people likely to be affected by change and to improve fundamental knowledge and information for Arctic resources and economies.
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Posters will be on display from 7 pm with wine and buffet. Science Day on Wednesday begins at 9 am with a series of plenary presentations followed by workshops. Journalists wishing to attend should notify Linda Capper. The British Antarctic Survey ship, James Clark Ross , undertakes Arctic research cruises when not working in Antarctica. The NERC operate an Arctic field station at Ny-Alesund on Svalbard.