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Reducing impacts of noise from human activities on cetaceans. Mass walrus migration in alaska, from melting ice to dry land. The wwf us arctic field program is composed of a group of alaskans promoting science and stewardship in. Operators, code of conduct for arctic tourists, series of workshops, pilot projects. The polar regions are our global thermostats, as the snow and ice reflects heat back into space.

Working groups arctic contaminants action program arctic monitoring and assessment programme conservation of arctic flora and fauna emergency prevention. Orgarctic the last ice area wwf global arctic programme factsheet 2011 why we are here. 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. World wildlife fund global arctic program last ice area. 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. We have operated a programme focused on the circumpolar world since 1992. Natural marine world heritage in the arctic ocean iucn portals. 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. May 26, 2017 research programs addressing arctic climate have since the 1980s focussed on anthropogenic climate change. While at wwf, geoff immersed himself in international policy issues and was fortunate to work on field projects in canada, norway, russia, and alaska. Geoff york is pbis senior director of conservation. Record arctic ice loss found, walruses at risk softpedia. Global arctic programme a rebuttal to response to wwf.

The april 2020 patch tuesday is just around the corner. Simultaneously, what happens in the arctic region has significant implications on the global economy, world politics and, most importantly, the earth system. Wwf addresses the protection of polar bears at the international. The greenland ice sheet is a poignant example, with untold consequences for global sea levels as it rapidly melts.

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. The wwf arctic council conservation scorecard is the firstever assessment of national and joint implementation of arctic council commitments related to biodiversity and conservation. Consisting of deep ocean covered by drifting pack ice and surrounded by. Wwfs plan for habitatfriendly renewable energy folds in two parts. And the arctic, in addition to climate change, has suffered from pollution.

World wildlife fund an overview sciencedirect topics. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Scientists fear declining arctic sea ice may have caused the. Summary the worlds cod stocks are in a dramatic decline and global. Crowley, a longtime resident of nunavut, has worked on many aspects of sustainable development in the arctic and internationally for over 20. The arctic is an important part of canadas identity, making up almost 40% of canadas landmass and twothirds of our coastline. Wwfs arctic programme is the only circumpolar environmental ngo with observer status at the arctic council. Wwfworld wide fund for nature formerly known as world wildlife fund. World wildlife fund the leading organization in wildlife conservation and endangered species. Projects project creates one health local 2 global. Multistakeholder group academics, tour operators, community reps, nature managers under the lead of the wwf global arctic programme. Theyre convinced that this is a problem that weve created, and this is a problem that well overcome. The circle is published quarterly by the wwf global arctic programme.

Global arctic programme the last ice area wwfcanada. Your donation will support wwfs conservation work around the globe and makes you a wwf member. 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. 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. Development of tourism industry and visitor guidelines. The thick ice that covers the arctic ocean is shrinking more in the summers and. 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. We partner with npi on a number of projects, monitoring the impacts of climate change on svalbard. Wwf is the only circumpolar environmental ngo at the arctic council with permanent observer status. Global arctic programme wwf and polar bear conservation. Arctic volume white is a matt, fully coated paper with high bulk.

Wwf has commissioned reports showing where the gaps in governance are, and suggesting ways to fix those gaps. 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. She and her husband support wwfs arctic program because of their passion for protecting. 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. 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. 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.

Consequently, the arctic region has now become part and parcel of systemic global economic, technological, cultural and environmental change. 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. Arctic fox last century, the arctic fox was almost hunted to extinction in sweden. During their annual migration, they rely on large floating patches of ice as. Global insights for transboundary waterways management in sensitive and congested maritime spaces vladimir vasilyev, deputy director.

Polar bear walking on ice, spitsbergen, svalbard, norway. The principles were translated into several arctic languages. The last ice area region is modelled to be the most resilient sea ice. Arctic explorers kick off cokes polar bear campaign at.

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. 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. Chemical contamination in the arctic wwf international arctic programme. Elisabeth kruger senior program officer, arctic wildlife. 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.

We continue to work with arctic states and indigenous. 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. This map provides a sampling of the reach and diversity of wwf s current arctic projects. 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. Earth hour join one of the worlds largest movements for. Diesel fuel is the primary energy source for arctic communities a dependency that has. I am thrilled to play a small part in how that unfolds.

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. Toronto october 15, 2014 wwfcanada welcomes paul crowley as the new director of the canadian arctic program. Arctic explorers kick off cokes polar bear campaign at shedd. Since 1992, wwfs global arctic programme has been working with our. Sep 16, 2010 record arctic ice loss found, walruses at risk. Arctic plastic garbage patches arctic and ice iceblog. Overview wwf arctic council conservation scorecard. Fueling change in the arctic the arctic is changing, warming at twice the average global rate. Maren esmark, msc, marine conservation officer, wwf. Sustainable and clean renewable energy solutions are needed for northern communities in order to protect people and nature. Certain organizations such as global warming solutions, greenpeace, and the united nations. In january 2005, the world wildlife fund for nature wwf cambodia program. 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.

What would an arctic oil spill in the beaufort sea look like. Wildlife populations fell by 60% from 1970, wwf says cnn. 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. Reproduction and quotation with appropriate credit are encouraged. The paper is ideal for high quality fourcolour books, advertising material, magazines and other types of printed material. 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. 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. But it is still far from secure, since just over 200 foxes survived the last winter too few to thrive without your support. Wwf arctic programme ngo gridanowwfap canadian arctic. Crowley is based in iqaluit, nunavut, and recently began his tenure with the organization. Global warming the biggest way to protect arctic wolves is to prevent global warming.

Executive summary the arctic is the largest unfragmented, yet inhabited, wilderness area remaining on. Wwfs arctic programme has been invited to participate in the meeting of the five range. Total global catch of atlantic cod was in 1970 around 3. 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. This introductory handbook is intended as a general roadmap to the racer method. Millions of people also live in the arctic, but antarctica has no permanent inhabitants. 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. 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. Clean air task force environmental investigation agency. 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.

Chemical contamination is a serious global threat and the arctic is uniquely vulner. The arctic national wildlife refuge is located in one of the largest remaining natural areas on the planet. 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. 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. Key activity 1 the linking tourism and conservation in the arctic initiative and the ten principles for arctic tourism what. Rebecca pincus, united states coast guard, center for arctic study and policy. Wwf has had a programme focused on the circumpolar world since 1992.

Mass walrus migration in alaska, from melting ice to dry. Global arctic programme fact sheet publications wwf. 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. Whats more, what happens in the arctic wont stay in the arctic. Denmark, and russia have begun developing offshore arctic programs over the. Arctic warming could flood a quarter of earths populations. If efforts are made to stop global warming, it will help the arctic wolves. Successful conservation efforts helped rescue the species. 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. 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. 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. Hello, my name is rod and i lead wwfs polar programme in the uk.

Garces,wwfpeter prokosch 2,staffan widstrand february 2005. Pollution, climate change and other manmade factors have caused the decline of more than 4000 species since 1970, the world wildlife fund. Nov 19, 2019 narwhals, one of earths most novel animals, may also be the most threatened by the thawing of the arctic. 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. Protect the arctic refuge ask your senators to help protect the coastal plains of the arctic national wildlife refuge from oil and gas development. Send change of address and subscription queries to the address on the right. Arctic programme a new future for the russian arctic and by the wwf barents sea. Wwf s rapid assessment of circusarctic ecosystem resilience racer presents a new tool for identifying and mapping places of conservation importance throughout the arctic. Wwf endangered species conservation world wildlife fund. World wide fund for nature, arctic programme wwf joined arctic council iqaluit ministerial meeting, 1998. 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. We need to give arctic animals both the time and space to adapt. 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. 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.

Npi is norways main institution for research, environmental monitoring and mapping of the polar regions. This fact sheet outlines wwfs fivepronged approach to understanding and managing the arctic download 247 kb get the latest conservation news with wwf email. 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. Wwf operates in more than 40 countries, and has a staff of more than 5,400.

Global warming creates a chain reaction that leads to the endangerment of the arctic wolf. For more than 20 years, the arctic states, through the arctic council ac, have pursued conservation efforts to safeguard the arctic environment. Selection is based on merit, skills, relevant experience, qualifications, culture fit and alignment to our values. Through this blog i hope to share my enthusiasm for why the polar regions matter, and. 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. 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. At wwf, were passionate about finding the right person for the job. Oct 15, 2014 the peoples of the arctic have much to teach the world about sustainability.

Sep 02, 2009 arctic warming could flood a quarter of earths populations. Paul crowley, director, arctic program, wwfcanada background mr. 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. 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. Learn more about this special place for conservation from wwf. 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. Wwfs arctic programme is the only circumpolar environmental ngo with observer.