Transcript Community-Based Black Carbon Assessment Project

Jim Gamble, Executive Director
Aleut International Association
SWAMC 2017 Conference
March 2, 2017
Anchorage, Alaska
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Founded 1998
Formed by the Aleutian/Pribilof Islands Association (APIA) and the
Association of the Indigenous Peoples of the North of the Aleut
District of the Kamchatka Region of the Russian Federation
(AIPNADKR)
AIA is governed by a Board of Directors that has four Alaskan and
four Russian Aleuts as members
AIA has three main purposes:
◦ Establish close ties between Russian and Alaskan Aleut
Communities
◦ Engage in international activities through the Arctic Council that
advocate for the interests of Indigenous Peoples and promote
improvement of the Arctic environment
◦ Promote community involvement in research, monitoring, and
assessment
AIA works with governments, scientists and other organizations
AIA needs the involvement of the people of the region
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Founded 1996
Premier high-level diplomatic forum for international
cooperation in the Arctic
Eight Member States
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Six Permanent Participants
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◦ Canada, Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway,
Russian Federation, Sweden, United States
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Aleut International Association
Arctic Athabaskan Council
Gwich’in Council International
Inuit Circumpolar Council
Saami Council
Russian Association of Indigenous People of the North
Six working groups, three task forces,
32 Observers (State, NGO, & Intergovernmental)
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Arctic Council Structure
2017 to 2019 Chairmanship: Finland
Permanent
Particpants (PPs)
Ministers
Senior Arctic Officials (SAOs)
Task Force
on Arctic
Marine
Cooperation
Expert Group
on Black
Carbon and
Methane
Task Force
on
Telecommuni
cations
Infrastructure
in the Arctic
Working Groups
Arctic Monitoring &
Assessment Program (AMAP)
Chair: Finland?
US Rep: USGCRP
Arctic Contaminants Action
Program (ACAP)
Chair: Sweden
US Rep: EPA
Protection of the Arctic
Marine Environment(PAME)
Chair: Canada?
US Rep: NOAA/OIF
Emergency Prevention,
Preparedness & Response (EPPR)
Chair: USA?
US Rep: DOE/NNSA
Conservation of Arctic Flora
& Fauna(CAFF)
Chair: USA
US Rep: USFWS
Sustainable Development
Working Group (SDWG)
Chair: Finland
US Rep: State/OES/OPA
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Arctic Council Structure
2017 to 2019 Chairmanship: Finland
Permanent
Particpants (PPs)
Ministers
Senior Arctic Officials (SAOs)
Task Force
on Arctic
Marine
Cooperation
Expert Group
on Black
Carbon and
Methane
Task Force
on
Telecommuni
cations
Infrastructure
in the Arctic
Working Groups
Arctic Monitoring &
Assessment Program (AMAP)
Chair: Finland?
US Rep: USGCRP
Arctic Contaminants Action
Program (ACAP)
Chair: Sweden
US Rep: EPA
Protection of the Arctic
Marine Environment(PAME)
Chair: Canada?
US Rep: NOAA/OIF
Emergency Prevention,
Preparedness & Response (EPPR)
Chair: USA?
US Rep: DOE/NNSA
Conservation of Arctic Flora
& Fauna(CAFF)
Chair: USA
US Rep: USFWS
Sustainable Development
Working Group (SDWG)
Chair: Finland
US Rep: State/OES/OPA
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Finnish Chairmanship Program:
“Exploring Common Solutions”
Approach to the Paris Climate Agreement
Mitigation of Climate Change Effects
Strengthening Adaptation and Resilience
Raising Awareness of Arctic Climate Change Issues
United Nations Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals
Global Solutions for the Arctic Region
Toolbox for Arctic Cooperation
Regional Implementation of the S.D.Gs
Arctic Economic Perspectives
The Arctic – Hub of the 21st Century
Prosperity, Livelihood, and Social Progress
Sustainable Economic Development for Arctic Communities
Environmental Protection
Adequate Protective Measures
Focus on biodiversity conservation, pollution prevention, mitigation & adaptation
Taking recommendations and putting them into practice
Connectivity
Needed for many human activities
Building on the work of the TFTIA and AEC
Focus on appropriate communications technologies for the Arctic
Meteorology
Essential for safety
Improve observation and monitoring
Cooperation between the AC and WMO
Education
Small populations separated by large distances
Focus on cultural diversity and Indigenous languages
A key to sustainability and resilience
Build on expertise of regional entities such as Uarctic
The Seas
Continue the TFAMC
Implement the AMSP
Cooperate on Search and Rescue
Enhance marine oil pollution preparedness and response
Implementation of the Polar Code
People
Strengthen economic and social progress
Include Indigenous Knowledge to improve understanding
Focus on human health
Focus on education
Strengthening the Arctic Council
Cooperation between the Chair, incoming Chair & Working Groups
Supporting the Arctic Council Secretariat
Enhancing Arctic Council visibility
Increasing cooperation with observers
Long term strategic Planning.
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The ARENA program focuses on sharing knowledge and
establishing professional networks related to micro grids and
integration of renewable energy resources for remote Arctic
communities.
For 20 regional energy professionals:
• 2016/17 Pilot Program
• Webinar Sessions
• Onsite Sessions
• Collaboration Opportunities
• Arctic Energy Summit 2017
Enhancements to Arctic Shipping
Arctic Shipping Traffic Database
System:
The objective is to develop a long-term,
sustainable collection of Arctic shipping
information consisting of a repository with
selected ship traffic data provided by Arctic
Council Member States and a web
application/tool to extract information from
the repository, allowing for trend analysis and
other related uses.
Arctic Marine Best Practices
Information Forum:
The Forum will facilitate the compilation,
exchange and public sharing of associated
information and best practices. This
compilation, exchange and public sharing of
information will assist all those involved in the
decision-making processes in relation to Arctic
marine operations under the Polar Code. To
achieve this objective, PAME will establish and
maintain a publicly accessible web portal that
will link to and make this information available
in one place.
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The Finnish Chairmanship of the Arctic Council will work much more closely with the
AEC than the U.S. Chairmanship
Because representatives are chosen from the Arctic states and PPs Alaska is heavily
represented (about 25% of membership)
Creation of Terms of Reference and other administrative tasks completed during the
past two years of the U.S. Chairmanship
4 Working Groups: Marine Transportation, Infrastructure: Telecommunications,
Responsible Resource Development, Arctic Stewardship
Recently produced their first deliverable, a report entitled; Arctic Broadband –
Recommendations for an Interconnected Arctic
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Arctic Council:
◦ http://www.arctic-council.org/
◦ [email protected]
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Arctic Economic Council:
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Aleut International Association:
◦ http://www.arcticeconomiccouncil.com/
◦ [email protected]
◦ http://www.aleut-international.org/
◦ [email protected]
Thank you!
Jim Gamble, AIA
[email protected]
907-332-5388