The Ecosystem Approach (EA) to management is science-based and depends on ecosystem science. Integrated Ecosystem Assessments are an essential component of the EA, and includes assessment of impacts of human activities and their implications.
Specific topics and geographies to be addressed during the conference:
- Integrated Ecosystem Assessments
- Ecological Quality Objectives
- Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
- National EA implementation by Arctic states
- The Central Arctic Ocean