July 14th, 2009 | By Nora Sawyer | Filed in AK NEWS, Projects

The Arctic is a land of contradictions, remote from it’s southern neighbors and ever-present within the world ecosystem, both ancient and at the very forefront of climate change and the global response to those changes. And just as they have throughout history, the Arctic’s inhabitants are rising to the new challenges global climate change presents.

Writing for the Arctic Kingdom blog, I often feel overwhelmed by the constant flow of dire news that comes out of the Arctic. Declining animal populations, the loss of sea ice, and the many seemingly unstoppable forces already at play in the global climate can sometimes seem like insurmountable problems.

But there is still hope to be found in the global effort to preserve and protect the Arctic and its inhabitants. Here at Arctic Kingdom, we’re proud to be involved with Arctic Hope,  a “cooperative project intended to help the arctic region adapt to a shifting world. The main goals are to strengthen the viability, resiliency and sustainability of the region through mutual education and collaboration with indigenous communities.” Visit the website for more details on how you can get involved!

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