UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Plastic Pollution Marine litter is everywhere and unfortunately, the Arctic Ocean is no exception. In progress Polar
ECOTIP The ECOTIP project investigates ecosystem tipping points and their cascading effects in the Arctic, from melting ice to changing fisheries. In progress Polar
SEA-Quester A new project that brings together 11 research institutions from across the Arctic to study the phenomenon of “polar blue carbon”. In progress Marine
Vital Graphics In order to inform environmental and development policy-making processes, UNEP keeps under review the state of the world environment. In progress Global
Overview Report: Multilateral Environmental Agreements and their relevance to the Arctic 22 Sep 2006 Staff Publications
Adding a Gakkel Ridge regime to the evolving Arctic Ocean governance complex A part of the Arctic Ocean could become subject to mineral exploitation by non Arctic States. 26 Oct 2020 Staff Publications
Rivers as a plastic pollution pathway to the Arctic Ocean Poster Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans has become of increasing global concern, including in the Arctic Ocean. 20 Nov 2023 Brochures and Briefs
Global Linkages: A Graphic Look at the Changing Arctic (rev.1) The Arctic region is being affected by multiple pressures and drivers of change both from within and outside the region... 11 Mar 2019 Vital Graphics Series
Second International Symposium on Plastics in the Arctic & Sub-Arctic Region: Symposium Summary Symposium Summary of the Second International Symposium on Plastics in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic Region 12 Mar 2024 Monograph
Rising snow line Ocean acidification and the submergence of seafloor geomorphic features beneath a rising carbonate compensation depth 15 Aug 2023 Staff Publications
Plastic Pollution in the Arctic This Review describes the sources and impacts of Arctic plastic pollution, including plastic debris and microplastics. 05 Apr 2022 Staff Publications
Adaptation Actions for a Changing Arctic: Perspectives from the Barents Area Adaptation Actions for a Changing Arctic: Perspectives from the Barents Area. Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) 10 Oct 2017 Partner Publications
Marine Geology - Geomorphology of the Oceans We present the first digital seafloor geomorphic features map (GSFM) of the global ocean. The GSFM includes 131,192 separate polygons in... 01 Jun 2014 Partner Publications
The Arctic: A Sink for Global Pollution Booklet presented at the GRID-Arendal event "Marine Pollution in the Arctic: Global Linkages and Global Solutions". 17 Dec 2021 Brochures and Briefs
Blue Carbon: The Role of Healthy Oceans in Binding Carbon The report highlights the critical role of the oceans and ocean ecosystems 14 Oct 2009 Rapid Response Assessment
Existing Global Marine Protected Area Network is not Representative or Comprehensive Measured Against Seafloor Geomorphic Features and Benthic Habitats 01 Jan 2019 Staff Publications
IPCC: The Regional Impacts of Climate Change - An Assessment of Vulnerability This web-site contains the full text and graphics from five special reports by the IPCC's Working Groups. The reports were first released... 04 Nov 2000 Web Solutions & Apps
Seafloor Geomorphology as Benthic Habitat (2nd Edition) GeoHab Atlas of Seafloor Geomorphic Features and Benthic Habitats 21 Nov 2019 Staff Publications
Unsung Heroes of our Oceans This Story Map is just one effort to raise awareness of the importance of seagrasses to the environment and to people that rely on them. 08 Jun 2020 StoryMaps
Out of the Blue: The Value of Seagrasses to the Environment and to People This report synthesizes current knowledge of seagrass ecosystems, highlights their importance and provides policy recommendations. 08 Jun 2020 Monograph
Global Outlook for Ice & Snow The futures of hundreds of millions of people across the world will be affected by declines in snow cover, sea ice, glaciers, permafrost ... 04 Jun 2007 Monograph
Change in the age of ice on the Arctic Ocean, comparing September ice ages in 1988, 1990, 2001 and 2005