Conservation and environmental publications: Arctic
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03 Dec 2008
The impact of climate change on the Russian Arctic: analysis and paths to solving the problem
This illustrated and compact brochure presents data on the impact of climate change in the Russian Arctic. The text compiles scientific observations, witness accounts from local residents, and data on current and foreseen damage due to climate change. » Read more
02 Jul 2008
Voyage for the Future
Voyage for the Future is a WWF initiative to educate tomorrow's leaders about arctic climate change and prepare them to advocate solutions. » Read more
24 Apr 2008
Climate change hitting Arctic faster, harder
Climate change is having a greater and faster impact on the Arctic than previously thought, according to a new study called Arctic Climate Impact Science - An Update Since ACIA - the most wide-ranging review of arctic climate impact science since the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment in 2005. » Read more
16 Apr 2008
Illegal fishing in Arctic waters
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is a global concern, costing nations upwards of €10 billion (US$15.5 billion) annually. Few places are of such great concern as the Arctic, home to some of the most outstanding marine ecosystems and most productive fisheries in the world. » Read more
18 Mar 2008
Arctic Programme 2007 Highlights
WWF International Arctic Programme: Creating a new future for the Arctic.
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13 Feb 2008
Factsheet series about climate change impacts on the Arctic
The time has come to fact the facts: Climate change is transforming the Arctic in dramatic ways that affect indigenous plants, animals and fragile ecosystems.
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24 Jan 2008
Polar Bear Facts and Fallacies
Because there is confusion and misinformation reported about polar bears and the effects of global warming on their habitat, WWF has compiled the following facts to clarify inaccuracies from truths. » Read more
22 Jan 2008
A New Sea: The Need for a Regional Agreement on Management and Conservation of the Arctic Marine Environment
The Earth’s Arctic – the legendary home of the polar bear, the walrus, and the intrepid Inuit hunter – is at the threshold of historically unprecedented ecological change. This change, forced by accelerating global warming, will drastically alter the fundamental conditions of life in the Arctic over the next few decades and will present new opportunities for development in this remote and previously inhospitable region. To ensure sustainable development for the region’s people, and the protection of the region’s natural and living resources, these opportunities must be managed in a coordinated way by the Arctic nations. » Read more
22 Jan 2008
Oil Spill Response Challenges in Arctic Waters
Arctic marine conditions contribute to an oil spill “response gap” that effectively limits the ability to clean up after an oil spill. A new report commissioned by WWF concludes that the only way to avoid the potentially devastating environmental risks is to ensure that no more of the Arctic is opened up to oil development until the response gap is closed.
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11 Jan 2008
Polar Bear Factsheet
This icon of the North is losing ground as global warming melts its sea ice habitat...
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