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Transformacja polityki arktycznej Kanady wobec wyzwań klimatycznych
Canada Arctic Policy Transformation in the Face of Climate Challenges

Author(s): Grzegorz Bonusiak
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade, Geopolitics
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: Arctic; climate change; Canada; Canada’s arctic policy;

Summary/Abstract: Earth’s changing climate makes the once-inaccessible Arctic open to human expansion. As the arctic ice sheet decreases, its potential resources are becoming more and more interesting for the countries of the region. In recent decades, they have been increasingly competing with each other to ensure that they are as much as possible in the expected benefi ts. At the same time, they work together to counter the aspirations of others countries. The article focuses on Canada’s policy as one of the Arctic states. It presents the climatic changes taking place in the region and their impact on business activities and relations between arctic countries. Against this background, it indicates the main changes that have taken place in Canada’s policy towards the far north.

  • Issue Year: XVII/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 185-198
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish