Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/12/739 (3.7.12) |
Publication Date | 03/07/2012 |
Content Type | News |
On 3 July 2012 the European Commission and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy outlined the way forward for the EU's constructive engagement in the Arctic. The Arctic region is a vital component of the Earth's environment. Climate change in the Arctic is advancing dramatically, with change visible on a yearly basis, impacting significantly on its ecosystem and the livelihood of its inhabitants. At the same time, rapidly retreating sea ice alongside technological progress are opening up new economic opportunities in the region such as shipping, mining, energy extraction and fishing. While beneficial for the global economy, these activities also call for a prudent and sustainable approach: further repercussions for the fragile Arctic can be expected if top environmental standards are not met. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/12/739&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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Countries / Regions | Europe, Northern Europe |