New chances and new responsibilities in the Arctic region

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The Arctic in the 21st century faces numerous challenges due to global warming, which will have significant repercussions while also creating new opportunities. The melting ice opens up resource exploitation and previously inaccessible shipping routes, but these opportunities come with new responsibilities that must be taken seriously. The developments in the Arctic are increasingly important in international environmental discussions. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of current issues in the Arctic region, highlighting contributions and conclusions from the Conference on New Chances and New Responsibilities in the Arctic Region, held in Berlin from March 11–13, 2009, organized by the German Federal Foreign Office in collaboration with the Foreign Ministries of Norway and Denmark. The conference addressed environmental, societal, and research challenges, prospects for resource exploitation and maritime traffic, and questions regarding an international governance framework for the Arctic. Contributions come from leading Arctic experts in politics, diplomacy, business, science, and civil society. This book serves as a valuable resource for those in politics, academia, the private sector, or civil society who seek to understand Arctic issues and engage with the challenges the region faces amid climate change.