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Adaptation to changes in reindeer herding will require future Arctic leaders to be knowledgeable and aware of long-term sustainability for reindeer husbandry.

LOCATED TO THE NORTH of Norway and the European part of the Russian Federation, the Barents comprises areas largely under the jurisdiction of those states

The Barents Region is the most developed, populated and fastest growing part of the Arctic. While climate change is a strong global force, other forces might be more important locally.

Addressing the impacts of climate change in the Arctic needs a transdisciplinary approach that includes science, traditional knowledge, and shared experiences from Indigenous people’s within and outside the Arctic.

Counting walruses is difficult, complex and labour intensive usually requiring repeat visits to haulout sites.

The Pacific walrus has long been a staple of subsistence for the Indigenous peoples of northeastern Russia and the Inuit of Alaska in the United States.

This article originally appeared in issue 02.17 of The Circle. See all issues of The Circle here. For a more in-depth look at walrus conservation, download WWF’s report The State of Circumpolar Walrus Populations. The walrus is an emblematic species of the Arctic. They are also highly social, gregarious mammals that rely on vocal cues. But researcher […]

Studies are underway to assess the effects of industrial activities on walruses.

This article originally appeared in issue 02.17 of The Circle. See all issues of The Circle here. For a more in-depth look at walrus conservation, download WWF’s report The State of Circumpolar Walrus Populations. Despite occurring over a vast area and having healthy population sizes in many regions, walruses face an uncertain future. MELANIE LANCASTER and TOM […]

Human activity coupled with diminishing sea ice means walrus herds are being forced to look for new platforms for feeding, mating and resting.