New maps over protected areas of the Arctic countries

New report from Arctic Council with maps by Nordpil The Arctic represents a part of the world that has, so far, seen little human impact, but is threatened by mining, oil and gas development, and climate change - to name just a few possible stresses. The Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) is a working program of the Arctic Council, tasked with monitoring and reporting on the state and trends of ecosystems in the Arctic. To prepare a benchmark and inventory, the Protected Areas Monitoring