CONFERENCE FOR PREVENTTION OF CONFLICT IN THE ARCTIC
REGION
Monterey, CA — On Dec. 8-9, the Center for Stabilization and Reconstruction Studies
(CSRS) at the Naval Postgraduate School in conjunction with Global Majority hosted a conference, “ON THIN ICE: Addressing the Scientific, Economic, Environmental, Cultural and Security Implications of
Climate Change in the Arctic Region”, in Monterey, to increase awareness and knowledge on the risks
and challenges developing in the Arctic region as the ocean waters become warmer and ice melts.
Over 200 officials from Arctic countries, government agencies, armed forces, environmental groups, intergovernmental
organizations and the shipping, oil, minerals, and fishing industries, as well as scientists and
indigenous peoples, met to explore methods to minimize conflict and confrontation among these
stakeholders in the Arctic region.
Participants were provided a scientific assessment of the best-projected future of climate change in the
Arctic region, a political and diplomatic overview of the region, and opportunities to identify mutually
advantageous solutions to potential areas of confrontation.
About Global Majority
Global Majority is a Monterey-based, incorporated 501(C)3 non-profit organization promoting non-violent
conflict resolution education, negotiation, mediation and advocacy. We believe that an overwhelming
majority of the global population aspires to live in peace and will embrace the tools and reforms necessary to
advance this call.
About The Center for Stabilization and Reconstruction Studies
The Center for Stabilization and Reconstruction Studies (CSRS) is a practitioner-oriented teaching program
located at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in the Monterey, California. The purpose of the Center is to
provide educational opportunities for the full-spectrum of actors that become involved in peace-building,
peace and stability operations, and relief and development activities.
About the Naval Postgraduate School
The mission of the Naval Postgraduate School is to enhance United States national security through
graduate, executive and professional education programs focusing on the unique needs of military leaders,
with research and advanced studies directed towards the needs of the Navy and Department of Defense.
NPS students come from all United States services and the services of nearly 60 countries. For additional
information, see http://www.nps.edu.
Arctic Region Photographs were provided by http://www.majikimaje.com/ at which you will find photographs, true life stories and Inupiaq Eskimo art and crafts. |
