The polar regions are expected to experience many economic development opportunities as a result of climate change, including increased accessibility for shipping and attractiveness for fisheries and tourism . For polar regions, equitable climate resilient development requires diverse perspectives in planning and implementation. In the Arctic, cultural, social and economic dimensions of Indigenous Peoples and local communities are critical . For both poles, there are global cultural connections to polar systems , along with important global and local needs for sustained ecosystems and their services, in the face of diminishing polar zonal conditions .
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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