Title: Managing for the future in a rapidly changing arctic
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.
Subjects: Economic development, Government policy, Climate, Climatic changes
Places: Arctic regions, United States, Alaska