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Circumpolar Wildland Fire
Circumpolar Coordination on Wildfire Prevention, Preparedness and Response
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A new format to strengthen Arctic wildland fire cooperation
The Arctic Wildland Fire Sharing Circle brought together diverse voices to share projects, tools and research to start new conversations and build networks to tackle Arct...
01 Mar 2022
As millions of acres burn in the Arctic, creating a common language around wildfire management is key
Record-setting wildfire seasons are becoming a new normal in the Arctic. While uncontrolled wildfires are devastating, could fire also be a tool for biodiversity and miti...
07 Sep 2020
Wildfires don’t respect territorial boundary lines
The Arctic is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record, affecting the environment and communities in the circumpolar North and beyond.
07 Aug 2019
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EPPR
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Gwich'in Council International
The United States
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2019 -
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Sustainable Development Goals in the Arctic
International Cooperation on Aerial Surveillance
Blue Bioeconomy in the Arctic Region
Expert Group in support of implementation of the Framework for Action on Black Carbon and Methane (EGBCM)