TY - BOOK ID - 138802073 TI - The Arctic Council and a changing arctic : issues for the United States PY - 2014 SN - 1633217507 PB - New York, [New York] : Nova Publishers, DB - UniCat KW - Economic development KW - Intergovernmental cooperation KW - International cooperation. KW - Arctic Council. KW - Arctic regions KW - Politics and government. KW - Strategic aspects. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:138802073 AB - The Arctic Council (Council) is a voluntary intergovernmental forum for Arctic States, with involvement of indigenous organizations and other stakeholders, to address various environmental and economic issues through projects and reports targeting a variety of subjects. Recent changes in the Arctic from a warming climate, such as decreased sea ice coverage making marine areas more accessible, have increased global attention to the region's economic opportunities. This book examines the Council's organization and how it addresses environmental and economic development issues; how key U.S. agenc ER -