Climate change

Arctic climate is highly variable and strongly influenced by the polar ocean and continental land masses. Moreover, the region as a whole is under the influence of the North Pole. The main feature of the Arctic climate is low temperatures throughout year.

During the polar night the Arctic does not receive any sunlight and warmth. The surface of the Arctic is cooling off for 50-150 days in a row.

The document will make it possible to find a balance between preserving biodiversity and facilitating the Arctic region’s economic development, according to Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov.

“We are currently drafting a strategy for preserving Russia’s biodiversity and ensuring its sustained management. The document is in line with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, linked with spatial planning,” Alexander Kozlov noted.

He added that 18 federal agencies, 36 research, public and commercial organizations were involved in the effort. 

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