Arctic changes
The Arctic is warming faster than lower latitudes. This high north region is important for the UK's future environmental security (climate), energy security and strategic interests. This POSTnote summarises the environmental change already occurring in the Arctic and its potential impact on the global climate, future commercial activities and Arctic governance.
Short title:
Arctic changes
Start date:
2009-03
End date:
2009-06
Homepage:
http://www.parliament.uk/documents/post/postpn334.pdf
Project leader:
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology of the UK Parliament (POST)
Country:
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland

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