Contents Foreword

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Executive summary Introduction

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PROTECTING ARCTIC BIODIVERSITY LIMITATIONS AND STRENGTHS OF ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS

Framing the discussion

The global importance of Arctic biodiversity Multilateral environmental agreements for the Arctic The ecosystem approach – linking human and biodiversity needs Highlighting the main issues

RELEVANCE OF MULTI-LATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS TO ARCTIC BIODIVERSITY CASE STUDIES AND STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES

Impressions of the Arctic

Climate change, biodiversity and livelihoods in the Arctic region Wolverines

Reindeer and caribou

Reindeer herders’ views on MEAs and Arctic biodiversity Alcids Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna Seals The CBD and its significance for seal management in the Arctic Polar bears Red king crabs

Arctic biodiversity – for the good of the people

Glossary Acronyms and abbreviations Contributors and Reviewers References Index