Managing for the future in a rapidly changing arctic
Subtitle: a report to the President
By: Interagency Working Group on Coordination of Domestic Energy Development and Permitting in Alaska ; lead authors, Joel P. Clement, John L. Bengtson, Brendan P. Kelly
Contributors: Clement, Joel P.; Bengtson, John L.; Kelly, Brendan Patrick; National Ocean Council (U.S.); United States. Arctic Research Commission; United States. President (2009- : Obama)
Publisher: Interagency Working Group on Coordination of Domestic Energy Development and Permitting in Alaska
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 59
Subjects: Economic development; Government policy; Climate; Climatic changes
Description: This report describes how arctic residents are handling the effects of rapid climate changes in their lives while new economic opportunities are emerging as a result of climate changes. With a focus on Alaska, the report presents recommendations for the U.S. government and industry: integrated management in development and conservation efforts, continuing high-level attention on the arctic, strengthening state and tribal partnerships, encouraging more stakeholder engagement, undertaking more organized and inclusive scenario planning, and coordinating and potentially consolidating environmental reviews that are now being prepared by multiple agencies.
Notes: "This report has been prepared with the active consultation and assistance of: Arctic Research Commission and National Ocean Council. In addition, this report has been coordinated with the National Security Staff, the Domestic Policy Council, the Council on Environmental Quality, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Economic Council, and representatives from relevant federal departments and agencies."

"March 2013."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 48-53).

Available also in electronic format on the Internet.