Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Arctic (VACCA)

The aim of the project Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Arctic” (VACCA) is twofold:

1. To undertake a scoping study which will collect and disseminate information on the expertise, existing and ongoing research and adaptation strategies/measures on adaptation to climate change in the Arctic. The scoping study will also form basis for the preparation of a background document for the workshop (see next bullet).
2. To arrange an international expert/stakeholder workshop in which leading experts, policy makers working group representatives and key stakeholders will meet and discuss relevant issues realted to vulnerability and adaptation to climate change,preparing recommendations for potential future work related to the issue within the Arctic Council.