Polar regions: challenges and possibilities [WP845]

• Multilateral institutions, key countries and regions
• Sustainable development and the environment

• Date: Monday 1 - Thursday 4 October, 2007
• Venue: Wiston House

  Wilton Park; Wiston House, Steyning; West Sussex; BN44 3DZ; +44 (0) 1903 815 020

  For more information see Your stay at Wilton Park

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• Event no.: WP845
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This conference discussed the following points:

• The Polar Regions are changing faster than the rest of the planet. How will they look in 2050 and what pressures will this put on regional governance and sustainable resource management?
• What are the implications of climate change for effectiveness of governing and advisory bodies?
•  How can the impact of International Polar Year be maximised?
•  How can we facilitate interactions between policy makers and the business and scientific communities?

Contacts

Robin Hart: Programme Director

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