Environment policy

• The Arctic environment is very vulnerable, and pollution, conservation of flora and fauna, climate change impact on ecosystems are areas where small disturbances can have very long-lasting impact

• Monitoring services are needed to detect changes in the environment on short and long time scale, and to support human activities to minimize the risk for negative impact on the environment

• The Arctic Council is a key intergovernmental body focusing on protection of the Arctic environment and sustainable development The Arctic Council runs several programmes that need monitoring services and data for assessment of the environment of the Arctic areas