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Rebecka Snefuglli Sondell

Rebecka writes stories with a special focus on Arctic environmental issues and climate.

Content by Rebecka Snefuglli Sondell

The northern exception to Europe’s ecological deficit

The Barents region is the exception to an ecological deficit in Europe. But the long-term trend shows a reduction in biocapacity also in the north. 

October 13, 2015

Lack of Arctic adaptation in COP21 pledges

Arctic communities are among the most vulnerable to climate change. Still, the need for climate change adaptation in the Arctic region is not reflected in the COP21 pledges.

October 07, 2015

Cross-border protection of Arctic nature needed

There is a clear need for transboundary conservation in the Barents Region, a new report concludes.

October 06, 2015

Melting ice releases GHGs on land

Increase in methane emissions in the Arctic tundra is correlated to melting sea ice, a new study shows. 

October 05, 2015

Regional climate change strategies still missing

The development of regional climate change strategies in the Russian member territories of the Barents Cooperation show little progress despite the centrality given to the issues during the Finnish chairmanship. 

October 05, 2015