Looking North: Northern England and the National Imagination (Studies in Popular Culture)

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All 197 Parties agreed to the Glasgow Climate Pact, agreeing collectively to work to reduce the gap between existing emissions reduction plans and what is required to reduce emissions, so that the rise in global average temperature can be limited to 1. The UK has a clear vision for a prosperous Arctic, where economic and commercial development is achieved in a way that is safe, responsible and sustainable.

This, the UK’s proximity to the region, and the shifting strategic context lead us to conclude that our national interest in the Arctic will only increase.The UK is working with other Contracting Parties to OSPAR to prevent and significantly reduce marine litter in the North-East Atlantic, including through the new OSPAR Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter published in June 2022. Increasing volumes of marine traffic create additional risks of environmental damage from maritime accidents and increased marine litter. Digital connectivity through increased internet fibre cables and good broadband coverage already benefits developed parts of the Arctic. To do so, UKHO maintains strong links with Arctic nations to ensure access to the best available data to serve the needs of the international mariner. This latest policy framework brings together all the UK’s policies and strategies relevant to the Arctic under a single, integrated framework.

Each year, Royal Marines and aircraft from the Joint Helicopter Command travel to Norway to undertake their cold weather training alongside their Norwegian counterparts – learning how to operate in one of the world’s most extreme climates. UNFCCC COP26 Parties also agreed to ask all relevant parts of the UN climate change convention to integrate the ocean in their work, and to start a bespoke annual dialogue on the ocean to strengthen action. For travellers considering a visit to the region the FCDO has developed specific Arctic travel advice, in consultation with representatives of the travel industry, which is available via the GOV.The UK has continued to work with other countries to deliver on the Glasgow Climate Pact and drive further action. Together with Canada and Iceland, the UK also co-led the Arctic Marine Tourism project to analyse passenger vessel trends in the Arctic region. The UK continues to work with the US National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide strong frameworks for scientific collaboration in the Arctic, particularly on tackling environmental issues.