Arctic Politics Questions
The Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy (AEPS) is a cooperative framework established in 1991 by the Arctic Council, an intergovernmental forum for Arctic states and indigenous peoples. The purpose of the AEPS is to promote sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic region. It aims to address various environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and the impacts of human activities on the fragile Arctic ecosystem. The strategy encourages collaboration among Arctic states to develop and implement measures to mitigate these challenges, while also considering the needs and rights of indigenous communities.