2013 UK Arctic Policy Framework reaffirmed, emphasizing respect, cooperation, and leadership, addressing regional warming and wildfires.

UK Minister for the Polar Regions reaffirms Arctic Policy Framework, highlighting unchanged guiding principles of respect, cooperation, and leadership. The 2013 Framework addresses both physical and geopolitical aspects of the Arctic. Regional warming, five-to-seven times the global average in the Barents Sea, has led to a significant increase in wildfires since 2018, affecting livelihoods and endangering lives.

March 01, 2024
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