International Cooperation in Natural Disasters Risk Reduction in the Arctic: Adaptation to Impacts of Climate Changes

International cooperation is crucial for the sustainable development of the Arctic region. Over the last decade, the Arctic Council has been implementing an innovative approach to the interaction of states which includes the creation of a regional security regime and the prevention and reduction of risks of disasters. This is one of the main components of adaptation of the Arctic communities to the current and future impacts of the climate change. Infrastructure development, climate services as well as the coordinated package of tools for actions in emergency situations are necessary conditions for the improvement of the quality of life of northerners and economic development of Arctic regions.

Chapter of the book “Global and national strategies in disaster risk management”, 2017. Vereskyn A., Jdanenko I. (eds.). Moscow, RF MCHS, Research Institute for civil defense and emergencies, Moscow, p.85-91. Published in Russian, summary is availiable in English.