The Arctic and Antarctica regions are experiencing much faster warming than the rest of the world. The Arctic region, home to nearly 4 million people and pristine ecosystems, is experiencing profound impacts of local warming. But Arctic warming is not merely a regional issue.

The latest policy brief from the CRiceS project highlights how warming in the polar regions give rise to climate effects and environmental change with wide-reaching consequences for nature and society, both near to, and far from the poles.

By presenting an overview of recent research and as well as six policy recommendations, the policy brief gives insight into how adapting to the multitude and cascading impacts of Arctic change within and beyond the region, requires coherent policy responses and cross-border cooperation.