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Polar Oceans Governance in an Era of Environmental Change

Author
Stephens T., VanderZwaag D.L.
Date
2014
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-093229)
Publisher | Place of publication
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd | Cheltenham, United Kingdom
ISBN
978-1-78195-544-4
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Field of application
International
Country/Territory
Canada, Australia
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
International relations/cooperation Marine resources management
Geographical area
Arctic
Abstract

The book provides a cutting-edge assessment of how the dynamic ocean regions at the highest latitudes on Earth are being managed in an era of unprecedented environmental change. The Arctic and Southern Oceans are experiencing transformative environmental change as a result of climate change and ocean acidification. As areas of unparalleled environmental, cultural and scientific value, they are crucibles for testing how integrated, eco-systemic governance frameworks can be developed to meet and address volatile environmental, political and economic challenges.

Full text
MON-093229TOC.pdf  
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.4337/9781781955451