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The Arctic Council’s “clean-up crew”: An interview with ACAP Chair Patrick Huber
The Arctic Contaminants Action Program (ACAP) is welcoming back Patrick Huber from the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency for his second term as Working Group...
30 Oct 2023
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Arctic Council events at COP26
The Russian Chairmanship, Arctic Council Working Groups and Permanent Participants at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland - (re)watch the sessions here and get more background inf...
29 Oct 2021
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Quiz: Which 2021 Arctic Council report should you read based on your interests?
In 2021, the Arctic Council's Working and Expert Groups released over 50 new reports on topics including climate change, emergency response, biodiversity, Arctic shipping...
25 Oct 2021
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The workhorses behind the success
The work of the Arctic Council is so intricately linked to its six Working Groups that it would be impossible to write about the Council’s accomplishments without referri...
10 May 2021
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Green energy shift in the Arctic
Act short-term, gain long-term
10 May 2021
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How to reduce emissions of black carbon and methane in the Arctic
Significant reductions in emissions of black carbon and methane and economic gains can be achieved if Best Available Technology (BAT) and Best Environmental Practices (BE...
30 Oct 2020
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Mercury and toxic cocktails affect the Arctic ecosystems, wildlife and human health – How to take action?
Tackling mercury pollution is a priority for the Arctic Contaminants Action Program Working Group. Why is it an issue in the Arctic?
23 Oct 2020
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Significant economic and environmental gains can be achieved by applying Best Available Technology in the oil sector in the Arctic
The Arctic Council’s Arctic Contaminant Action Program (ACAP) has completed a study on flaring of associated petroleum gas in the Russian Arctic. The report shows that si...
25 Jun 2020
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5 Facts About Dioxins, One of the Most Toxic Compounds on Earth
Dioxins are extremely toxic and can interfere with hormones and cause numerous serious health problems. Unfortunately, all humans are exposed to them at varying levels. T...
15 May 2020
ACAP’s Green Meeting Policy
ACAP has recently decided to “green” its meetings.
13 Mar 2020
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Women of the Arctic Council: Inger Johanne Wiese, ACAP Chair
In honor of International Women’s Day on 8 March, we spoke with some of the women who work with the Arctic Council to learn more about them, what it means to be a woman i...
02 Mar 2020
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Interview with ACAP Chair Inger Johanne Wiese
"ACAP’s work is focused on pollution and short-lived climate drivers. Pollution is a threat to the Arctic ecosystem and people living there."
27 Jun 2019
Norway takes over chairmanship of the Arctic Contaminant Action Programme (ACAP)
Norway is taking over the chairmanship of Arctic Contaminant Action Programme (ACAP) from May 7, 2019.
05 Jun 2019
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