This temperature rise is expected to happen regardless of the success or failure of the Paris Agreement on climate change. The temperature rise is described by the report as "locked in" because of greenhouse gases already emitted and heat stored in the ocean. Jan Dusik, principal adviser on strategic engagement for the Arctic and Antarctic with the UN environment program, says Arctic communities need to prepare for coming changes. While a warming Arctic will bring with it some new economic opportunities, Arctic communities must prepare to adapt to the expected changes rather than hope Arctic warming will reverse itself. That cannot be done in an isolated way by the Arctic communities or Arctic countries.

Source: CBC News March 14, 2019 17:39 UTC