Description:
Conclusion and recommendations -- Bibliography -- Analysis: What needs to be done and what can Nordic cooperation bring of value? -- Mapping: Nordic cooperation regionally and internationally on shipping in the Arctic -- List of Acronyms -- Overview: Regulations and measures for reducing and mitigating risks and preventing environmental damage in Arctic waters -- Introduction: What is at stake in the Arctic? -- Executive Summary and recommendations -- Environmental and human risks in relation to shipping in the Arctic.
Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2020-506/ Abstract [en]: The Arctic is undergoing rapid climate change, and the shrinking sea ice opens up possibilities of exploring more of the Arctic Ocean for economic development, including new sea routes. Maritime activity and particularly commercial shipping, including cruise ship tourism, cargo transportation and fishing vessels, is projected to increase substantially. There are evident risks to human safety and environmental security related to an increase of shipping in the Arctic. This report focues on how the Nordic countries can together work towards increase environmental security in Arctic waters and reduce risks associated with increased shipping activity in the region