Display Image
Region

Alaska and the Arctic

Alaska is warming two to three times faster than the global average, and the physical and ecological effects of this warming are evident around the state. The combination of environmental effects have far-reaching consequences for people statewide.

Read Full Summary
Title
Key Messages
Text
  • Our health and healthcare are at risk
  • Our communities are navigating compounding stressors
  • Our livelihoods are vulnerable without diversification
  • Our built environment will become more costly
  • Our natural environment is transforming rapidly
  • Our security faces greater threats
  • Our just and prosperous future starts with adaptation

Looking for previous content for the Alaska and the Arctic region?

Image Credit

NOAA Fisheries West Coast, via Flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.