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An introduction to: The International Agreement to Prevent Unregulated Fishing in the High Seas of the Central Arctic Ocean
Today, the International Agreement to Prevent Unregulated Fishing in the High Seas of the Central Arctic Ocean enters into force. The Agreement will prevent commercial fi...
25 Jun 2021
Exploring the Arctic Ocean: The agreement that protects an unknown ecosystem
A thick layer of multiyear sea ice once completely covered the central Arctic Ocean. But as the ice continues to retreat, waters that were previously only accessible to h...
28 Oct 2020
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Digitalization of the Linguistic and Cultural Heritage of Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic
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Prevention, Preparedness and Response for small communities
Arctic Marine Risk Assessment