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Vital Arctic Graphics
GRID-Arendal produced a series of 40 vital Arctic graphics
in co-operation with the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment
Programme (AMAP).
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Russian Arctic Analysis of Gaps in the Network of
Protected Areas
In collaboration with the World Conservation Monitoring
Centre (WCMC) in the UK, GRID-Arendal conducted an
analysis of gaps in the protected areas in the Russian Arc-
tic. This project was in support of the Conservation of Arc-
tic Flora and Fauna's Circumpolar Protected Areas Network
(CAFF-CPAN).
Testing of LLMS
During GRID-Arendal's 10th Anniversary, UNEPnet tested
the LLMS (Little-Leo Messaging System) for potential use in
the remote regions of Arctic Russia. The LLMS offers a low-
cost, world-wide electronic mail service using advanced
communication technology. The system is supported by the
European Space Agency, and targets customers in regions
with little conventional means of communicating.
GRID-Arendal as UNEP's Key Centre on Polar Environmental Assessment
and Early Warning issues with particular focus on the Arctic.
Environment and Health
GRID-Arendal, WHO, the Arctic Council (AMAP) and Arctic
Indigenous peoples (Saami council) have developed a pro-
gramme on Arctic Indigenous Peoples, Environment and
Health. This is a response to the MoU between UNEP and
WHO signed in Arendal and a request from the Arctic
Leaders summit in Moscow in September. UNEP and WHO
will fund the initiation of this programme.
Biodiversity in Arctic Russia (GEF proposal)
GRID-Arendal has worked together with CAFF and the
Russian Federation State Commitee on Environment
Protection to develop a GEF project called Integrated Eco-
system Approach to Conserve Biodiversity and Minimize
Habitat Fragmentation in the Russian Arctic. The full proj-
ect will focus on conserving and ensuring sustainable use
of globally significant biodiversity.
CAFF Gap Analysis Map AMAP API Report Map AMAP Vital Graphic
This illustrates the simplicity of the LLMS system:
an antenna, a PC and a terminal.
Environmental Information
Communications
Capacity Building