News of the North

What steps will have to be taken to protect the polar bear if it is declared endangered? So far the Nunavut government has significantly reduced the size of this year’s hunt on strong reports that the bears are in deep trouble. By the end of the year the United States government must decide whether the bear will be considered endangered - meaning the government must take action to protect their environment, and the Arctic in the process.

Perhaps you have to be there to really appreciate the impact that climate change is having right now on the North. With stories and observations like this, it’s impossible to deny that something is happening - but easy to ignore it if we don’t actually live in the Arctic ourselves. If you can’t make the journey yourself, join the Arctic Voice Expedition and the Royal Geographic Society on a 3,000 mile trip by kayak and dogsled, and learn about their experiences.