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The twenty years of the arctic programme, and the work by wwf offices before the programme existed have built a solid base for wwfs arctic work. The species that call the refuge home have been protected from the risks of unsustainable development for decades, but in 2017 congress approved opening the coastal plain of the arctic refuge to allow for oil and gas drilling. The thick ice that covers the arctic ocean is shrinking more in the summers and. Consequently, the arctic region has now become part and parcel of systemic global economic, technological, cultural and environmental change. Sep 02, 2009 arctic warming could flood a quarter of earths populations. We continue to work with arctic states and indigenous. The april 2020 patch tuesday is just around the corner. The document response to wwftraffic report on polar bear trade, issued jointly by nrdc, ifaw, hsi and pro wildlife has raised unfounded concerns that both the report and wwfs position against appendix i listing are unsound. Key activity 1 the linking tourism and conservation in the arctic initiative and the ten principles for arctic tourism what. Certain organizations such as global warming solutions, greenpeace, and the united nations. Canadas arctic marine atlas provides a snapshot of the fragile and unique arctic environment and tells the story of humans and wildlife using detailed scientific information transformed i.

Wwf operates in more than 40 countries, and has a staff of more than 5,400. At wwf, were passionate about finding the right person for the job. Millions of people also live in the arctic, but antarctica has no permanent inhabitants. Global arctic programme the last ice area wwfcanada. This map provides a sampling of the reach and diversity of wwf s current arctic projects. By joining earth hour and all those in the world who share teams ideas, they try to show the way to happiness that leads to a green planet where everyone will be healthy and there will be no inequality. Crowley, a longtime resident of nunavut, has worked on many aspects of sustainable development in the arctic and internationally for over 20.

Work with governments, experts and community leaders to create a replicable, scalable and selfsustaining deployment model for renewable energy investments to reduce dependence on diesel in arctic communities. Geoff york is pbis senior director of conservation. Wwfcanada works closely with students on ice, a program that brings together students from around the world to embark on educational expeditions through the arctic. Whilst we may not have enough details for a complete solution yet, we do know we will need a national wildlife and nature recovery plan. Arctic explorers kick off cokes polar bear campaign at shedd. Principles for arctic tourism 1997 following the svalbard meetings, the multistakeholder group under the lead of wwf agreed on ten principles for arctic tourism, and adapted versions for tour operators and tourists the code of conduct for arctic tour operators and the code of conduct for arctic tourists. And the arctic, in addition to climate change, has suffered from pollution. Wwfs international arctic programme was created in 1992 as a coordination office to serve as a focal point for arctic conservation issues and to promote wwf. Simultaneously, what happens in the arctic region has significant implications on the global economy, world politics and, most importantly, the earth system. The program aims to engage and inform young people on the issues facing the arctic, and inspire the next generation of polar scientists, and environmental and social leaders. When you are in wales, the fact that you can see so much of this incredibly important ecological area reminds me how vibrant and pristine it currently is, and how we are risking all of that with human activity right now, says elisabeth kruger, wwfs arctic and bering sea program officer. The polar regions are our global thermostats, as the snow and ice reflects heat back into space. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.

Through this blog i hope to share my enthusiasm for why the polar regions matter, and. If efforts are made to stop global warming, it will help the arctic wolves. The arctic is an important part of canadas identity, making up almost 40% of canadas landmass and twothirds of our coastline. Wwf has commissioned reports showing where the gaps in governance are, and suggesting ways to fix those gaps. Consisting of deep ocean covered by drifting pack ice and surrounded by. What would an arctic oil spill in the beaufort sea look like. Polar bears, the charismatic icon of the arctic environment, have long been a focus in wwf s ontheground research and conservation projects in the arctic, going back to 1972 and climate change is a primary focus of our global conservation efforts.

Reach have the potential to reduce further global contamination and to protect the unique arctic ecosystem and its species. We need to give arctic animals both the time and space to adapt. Diesel fuel is the primary energy source for arctic communities a dependency that has. Executive summary the arctic is the largest unfragmented, yet inhabited, wilderness area remaining on. The last ice area region is modelled to be the most resilient sea ice. Polar bear walking on ice, spitsbergen, svalbard, norway. Development of tourism industry and visitor guidelines. Wwf s rapid assessment of circusarctic ecosystem resilience racer presents a new tool for identifying and mapping places of conservation importance throughout the arctic. Mass walrus migration in alaska, from melting ice to dry land.

Paul crowley, director, arctic program, wwfcanada background mr. Overview wwf arctic council conservation scorecard. Arctic warming could flood a quarter of earths populations. Wwf arctic programme ngo gridanowwfap canadian arctic. Garces,wwfpeter prokosch 2,staffan widstrand february 2005. Maren esmark, msc, marine conservation officer, wwf. Elisabeth kruger senior program officer, arctic wildlife. Wwfworld wide fund for nature formerly known as world wildlife fund. Sep 16, 2010 record arctic ice loss found, walruses at risk. Cocacola and wwf launch arctic home campaign 17 january 20 the arctic home project will combine wwfs extensive scientific network and conservation expertise with cocacolas marketing experience and resources to bring the plight of the polar bear closer to home for millions of consumers.

For more than 20 years, the arctic states, through the arctic council ac, have pursued conservation efforts to safeguard the arctic environment. I am thrilled to play a small part in how that unfolds. We have operated a programme focused on the circumpolar world since 1992. Chemical contamination is a serious global threat and the arctic is uniquely vulner. Wwf endangered species conservation world wildlife fund. World wildlife fund an overview sciencedirect topics.

This fact sheet outlines wwfs fivepronged approach to understanding and managing the arctic download 247 kb get the latest conservation news with wwf email. Wwfuk is a registered charity in england and wales 1081247 and in scotland sc039593 and a company limited by guarantee registered in england and wales 4016725. Theyre convinced that this is a problem that weve created, and this is a problem that well overcome. Global arctic programme a rebuttal to response to wwf. In the arctic, this work is a vital element of any successful wwf conservation programme, working with those who share wwf s vision and its efforts to achieve conservation. May 26, 2017 research programs addressing arctic climate have since the 1980s focussed on anthropogenic climate change. Summary the worlds cod stocks are in a dramatic decline and global. We partner with npi on a number of projects, monitoring the impacts of climate change on svalbard. Wwf addresses the protection of polar bears at the international. With the arctic predicted to warm earlier and to a greater degree than the global mean, circum arctic countries and organizations have interest in more detailed regional models. Rebecca pincus, united states coast guard, center for arctic study and policy. The north water polynya represents a region within the two northern arctic marine ecoregions, north greenland 1 and baffin bay 2 that is exceptionally productive and diverse, and has shown resilience to changes in climate rosentrater and ogden 2004.

Pollution, climate change and other manmade factors have caused the decline of more than 4000 species since 1970, the world wildlife fund. When you donate through wwfs gift center, you help create a safer world for wildlife, protect amazing places, and build a future where people live in harmony with nature. Hello, my name is rod and i lead wwfs polar programme in the uk. The circle is published quarterly by the wwf global arctic programme. Total global catch of atlantic cod was in 1970 around 3. Wwf is the only circumpolar environmental ngo at the arctic council with permanent observer status. Wwfs plan for habitatfriendly renewable energy folds in two parts. But it is still far from secure, since just over 200 foxes survived the last winter too few to thrive without your support. Earth hour join one of the worlds largest movements for. She and her husband support wwfs arctic program because of their passion for protecting. Global arctic programme wwf and polar bear conservation. It could, it seems be part of what, is described as a garbage patch, created when plastic waste gets caught up in ocean currents and concentrated into a kind of whirlpool.

Whats more, what happens in the arctic wont stay in the arctic. Wwf has had a programme focused on the circumpolar world since 1992. World wildlife fund global arctic program last ice area. Arctic volume white is a matt, fully coated paper with high bulk. This map provides a sampling of the reach and diversity of wwfs current arctic projects. Clean air task force environmental investigation agency. During their annual migration, they rely on large floating patches of ice as.

Global arctic programme fact sheet publications wwf. Arctic programme a new future for the russian arctic and by the wwf barents sea. Projects project creates one health local 2 global. Scientists fear declining arctic sea ice may have caused the. Nov 19, 2019 narwhals, one of earths most novel animals, may also be the most threatened by the thawing of the arctic. Multistakeholder group academics, tour operators, community reps, nature managers under the lead of the wwf global arctic programme.

Wwfs arctic programme has been invited to participate in the meeting of the five range. Although wwf had already been undertaking projects in the arctic, the creation of the global arctic programme brought a new circumarctic focus to wwfs work just as the eight arctic countries and arctic indigenous peoples were joining together in the arctic environmental protection strategy, the forerunner of. Arctic plastic garbage patches arctic and ice iceblog. Arctic fox last century, the arctic fox was almost hunted to extinction in sweden. On august 7, 2012, vicki sahanatien will start a new position in iqaluit as senior officer, government and community relations with wwfs canadian arctic program. Natural marine world heritage in the arctic ocean iucn portals. Wwf teams around the arctic are inspired by the us agenda, and will work to support efforts to engage the us public and relevant agencies in implementing climatesmart actions that are so critical now to preserve the integrity of the arctic.

Wildlife populations fell by 60% from 1970, wwf says cnn. Wwfs arctic programme is the only circumpolar environmental ngo with observer status at the arctic council. In january 2005, the world wildlife fund for nature wwf cambodia program. Clean air task force environmental investigation agency friends of the earth ocean conservancy pacific environment wwf global arctic program may 9th, 2016 via email ambassador mark. Selection is based on merit, skills, relevant experience, qualifications, culture fit and alignment to our values. Global warming the biggest way to protect arctic wolves is to prevent global warming. Dec 06, 2011 business arctic explorers kick off cokes polar bear campaign at shedd aquarium coca cola is partnering with the world wildlife fund to conserve the ice the bears live on, which is melting at a. Ideally defi ned and managed by arctic indigenous people, this area should retain healthy and resilient wildlife and habitats on land, sea, and sea ice. This introductory handbook is intended as a general roadmap to the racer method. Record arctic ice loss found, walruses at risk softpedia. Crowley is based in iqaluit, nunavut, and recently began his tenure with the organization. The wwf arctic council conservation scorecard is the firstever assessment of national and joint implementation of arctic council commitments related to biodiversity and conservation. Your donation will support wwfs conservation work around the globe and makes you a wwf member. Protect the arctic refuge ask your senators to help protect the coastal plains of the arctic national wildlife refuge from oil and gas development.

Wwf will launch the report, arctic climate impact science an update since acia arctic climate impact assessment at todays meeting in norway of the arctic council, the intergovernmental forum of arctic nations. This iconic canadian arctic region is a priority for wwfcanada and overlaps with the last ice area, the eastern section of the arctic archipelago where summer seaice habitat will persist the longest as the planet warms. Sustainable and clean renewable energy solutions are needed for northern communities in order to protect people and nature. Npi is norways main institution for research, environmental monitoring and mapping of the polar regions. Wwf in action species like polar bears represent the arctic ecosystem, which is responsible for moderating global climate, says geoff york, who coordinates our work on polar bears and other arctic species. World wildlife fund the leading organization in wildlife conservation and endangered species. Arctic explorers kick off cokes polar bear campaign at. Successful conservation efforts helped rescue the species. As climate change reduces the size and duration of summer arctic sea ice, scientific projections show it will last the longest above canada and greenland. One of wwf s guiding principles is to build and strengthen working relationships with other ngos, governments, business and local communities to enhance its effectiveness. Operators, code of conduct for arctic tourists, series of workshops, pilot projects.

From the beginning, wwf considered arctic tourism to be an activity that could provide benefits to both conservation as well as local communities if done the right way. Wwfs arctic programme is the only circumpolar environmental ngo with observer. The greenland ice sheet is a poignant example, with untold consequences for global sea levels as it rapidly melts. Consisting of deep ocean covered by drifting pack ice and surrounded by continents and archipelagos around the earths north pole, the arctic is the planets largest and least fragmented inhabited region. Denmark, and russia have begun developing offshore arctic programs over the. Wwfcanada is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in iqaluit, nunavut, which will strengthen wwfs arctic program and increase its field presence in nunavut. Since 1992, wwfs global arctic programme has been working with our. While at wwf, geoff immersed himself in international policy issues and was fortunate to work on field projects in canada, norway, russia, and alaska. Reducing impacts of noise from human activities on cetaceans. Learn more about this special place for conservation from wwf.

The twenty years of the arctic programme, and the work by wwf offices before the programme existed have built a solid base for wwf s arctic work. Global warming creates a chain reaction that leads to the endangerment of the arctic wolf. Wwf works with arctic fisheries and fishery management units in the barents, bering and okhotsk seas to promote and support their msc certification, encourage policy and innovation to introduce ecosystem based management, reduce iuu illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing practices, and to reduce the collateral damage of fisheries bycatch and protect vulnerable. Clive tesar, wwfglobal arctic program spoke to the history of the project and referred delegates to the website and considered that perhaps they should have called this project, the lasting ice area as it is a story of hope and resilience rather than one of doom and gloom. He has more than 20 years of arctic field experience, most recently as the arctic species and polar bear lead for wwfs global arctic program. This funding will help wwf address critical challenges for arctic species in a warming world where new development opportunities and new threats are on the horizon. The last ice area could be a multizoned complex of designated areas that are unified by the commitment to habitat conservation for ice dependent species while protecting the cultural heritage and economic needs of local people. Fueling change in the arctic the arctic is changing, warming at twice the average global rate. Global insights for transboundary waterways management in sensitive and congested maritime spaces vladimir vasilyev, deputy director. Orgarctic the last ice area wwf global arctic programme factsheet 2011 why we are here. Send change of address and subscription queries to the address on the right. The arctic national wildlife refuge is located in one of the largest remaining natural areas on the planet. Wwf works with arctic fisheries and fishery management units in the barents, bering and okhotsk seas to promote and support their msc certification, encourage policy and innovation to introduce ecosystem based management, reduce iuu illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing practices, and to reduce the collateral damage of fisheries bycatch and protect vulnerable bottom habitats. Reproduction and quotation with appropriate credit are encouraged.

Toronto october 15, 2014 wwfcanada welcomes paul crowley as the new director of the canadian arctic program. Mass walrus migration in alaska, from melting ice to dry. World wide fund for nature, arctic programme wwf joined arctic council iqaluit ministerial meeting, 1998. Polar bears, the charismatic icon of the arctic environment, have long been a focus in wwfs ontheground research and conservation projects in the arctic, going back to 1972 and climate change is a primary focus of our global conservation efforts. The paper is ideal for high quality fourcolour books, advertising material, magazines and other types of printed material. Chemical contamination in the arctic wwf international arctic programme. According to the latest data supplied by the national snow and ice data center nsidc, it would appear that 2010 saw the third lowest extent of sea ice in the north pole ever recorded. Oct 15, 2014 the peoples of the arctic have much to teach the world about sustainability. Working groups arctic contaminants action program arctic monitoring and assessment programme conservation of arctic flora and fauna emergency prevention. The wwf us arctic field program is composed of a group of alaskans promoting science and stewardship in.