The Changing Nature of Shipping in the Arctic – Arctic Circle Forum Berlin 7-8 May 2024
The loss of Arctic sea ice has led to an increase in shipping and trade in the Arctic and in parallel emissions from ships to air and water are also increasing. This session looked at the impact of ships’ climate emissions, particularly short-lived climate forcers such as black carbon and methane, and the worrying consequences of these emissions for the Arctic. It identifies potential solutions and focuses on the role of regional and global regulations to reduce shipping’s impact on the Arctic and its people.
