Overcoming Hurdles to Climate Change Adaptation in the Arctic
Thursday, January 7, 2016 - 11:30
in Earth & Climate
Outdated land management practices, a dearth of local decision-making bodies with real powers, a lack of long-term planning, along with long-standing educational and financial disempowerment and marginalization are among the hurdles the prevent Arctic communities from adapting to climate change, says a McGill-led research team. But Arctic communities inherently have the capacity to adapt to significant climate change.