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What's at Stake - The Arctic

Offered By: World Economic Forum via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the critical issues facing the Arctic in this 45-minute panel discussion from DAVOS 2020. Delve into the rapid ice melt, losing 20,000 square kilometers of cover daily, and examine the impact of emissions and deregulation on this vital climate regulator. Investigate economic forces, opportunities, risks, and challenges in the region. Learn about governance structures like the Arctic Council and discuss potential solutions, including policy measures and addressing black carbon. Gain insights from world leaders and experts on what it would take to restore and protect this crucial ecosystem for global climate stability.

Syllabus

Intro
The Arctic
Economic Forces
Opportunities Risks
The Challenge
The Opportunity
The Reality
Policy
Governance
Black carbon
Solutions
Arctic Council


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World Economic Forum

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