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Integrated EU Policy for the Arctic

Summary

The European Parliament proposes a comprehensive EU strategy for the Arctic, focusing on climate action, environmental protection, and indigenous rights.
10 16.03.2017
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energy
fisheries
transport
environment
human rights
social policy
international relations

Key points

  • The EU must prioritize the implementation of the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature increases.
  • The rights, cultures, and languages of indigenous peoples must be protected and included in all decision-making processes.
  • There should be a ban on oil drilling in icy Arctic waters and an end to fossil fuel subsidies.
  • The establishment of marine protected areas is necessary to safeguard biodiversity in the Arctic Ocean.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on an integrated European Union policy for the Arctic An integrated EU policy for the Arctic
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