Video introduction
Jennifer Spence, the executive secretary of the Council's Sustainable Development Working Group coordinated the efforts of developing the briefing document. In this brief presentation, she outlines key findings and indicates the role the Arctic Council could play in addressing the current and possible future pandemics.
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Indigenous peoples and Covid-19
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The impact of Covid-19 on Indigenous peoples in the Arctic
In preparation of the "Covid-19 in the Arctic - Briefing document for Senior Arctic Officials", the Council's Permanent Participants offered their insights to how their communities are affected by the current pandemic. Read their interviews and contributions.
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More about Covid-19 in the Arctic
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Circumpolar collaboration amidst coronavirus pandemic
Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials met virtually and i.a. discussed how the Council could contribute circumpolar responses to the long-term effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the North. Read the press release. |
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Biodiversity and human health: Less biodiversity, more infectious diseases?
Despite our reliance on nature, the species and ecosystems that support healthy environments are being lost at alarming rates, resulting in environmental degradation and knock-on effects for human health. The novel coronavirus is a prominent example - read why. |
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Biodiversity and human health: What’s a holistic approach to good health?
A holistic understanding of health is especially important during a global health crisis, such as the current coronavirus pandemic. The “One Health” concept links human, animal and environmental health. Learn how. |
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The coronavirus in the Arctic: Spotlight on mental health
As the current pandemic evolves, concerns are rising that the virus and the measures taken to combat it, will cause long-term mental health issues. In the Arctic there is a particular need to reflect on the consequences. Learn why and how. |
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Coronavirus in the Arctic: It is imperative to keep the virus out
In our interview, epidemiologist Dr. Anders Koch talks about coronavirus in the Arctic and the impact on small Arctic communities - and why it is and was imperative to keep the virus out. Read the interview. |
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The Arctic Council's social corner
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Every new insight adds to our understanding of how the coronavirus affects life in the Arctic. Keep a look out for our upcoming Covid-19 in the Arctic puzzle pieces on Twitter.
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