UNEP Key Polar Centre on environmental assessments and early warning issues
The Polar Programme, with out-posted offices in Stockholm and Ottawa, works in collaboration with numerous polar partners and stakeholders in undertaking projects and initiatives focused on the Arctic and Antarctica in a global context.
The Polar Programme aims:
- Stakeholder processes - To facilitate and participate in stakeholder processes that recognize different values, perspectives, and knowledge, with a particular emphasis on empowering Arctic peoples.
- Assessments and Early Warning - To provide interdisciplinary polar assessments and early warning to build awareness as a foundation for decision-making.
- Capacity Building – To engage in projects and initiatives toward building the capacity of Arctic peoples to effectively manage regional challenges and to take advantage of emerging opportunities.
- Communication and Outreach - To raise the profile of the Polar Regions by providing outreach, education and communication services.
- Expertise - To provide analytical and management tools, methods and expertise to meet stakeholder demands.