2001-2004

2001-2004

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Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9789289305860

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Encyclopedia of the Arctic

Encyclopedia of the Arctic

Author: Mark Nuttall

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-09-23

Total Pages: 2306

ISBN-13: 1136786805

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With detailed essays on the Arctic's environment, wildlife, climate, history, exploration, resources, economics, politics, indigenous cultures and languages, conservation initiatives and more, this Encyclopedia is the only major work and comprehensive reference on this vast, complex, changing, and increasingly important part of the globe. Including 305 maps. This Encyclopedia is not only an interdisciplinary work of reference for all those involved in teaching or researching Arctic issues, but a fascinating and comprehensive resource for residents of the Arctic, and all those concerned with global environmental issues, sustainability, science, and human interactions with the environment.


Nordic fisheries at a crossroad

Nordic fisheries at a crossroad

Author: Jeppe Høst

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2018-10-04

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 9289358009

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Nordic fisheries at a crossroad explores how Nordic small-scale fisheries can develop to promote high value creation and product specialization. By looking at recent developments among small-scale but land-based food producers we suggest specialization and dedication as the main development strategies. The central notion is to break away from the price-competitive globalised fish markets and develop new products or distribution models. To succeed in this, there is a need for substantive and coordinated efforts to bridge the gap between conventional logics and the new development logics, between supply and demand. The vision should be to develop viable and composite markets for high quality and specialty fish products through dedication and specialization. Markets that go beyond the local and reach supermarkets and consumers on a national and international scale.


Environmental Assessment of Seafood Products Through LCA

Environmental Assessment of Seafood Products Through LCA

Author: Berit Mattsson

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9289310537

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Of discussions -- Comment -- 9.3 Workshop 3: Trondheim, November 22-23, 2001 -- 9.4 Workshop 4: Reykjavík, March 21-22, 2002 -- Sigurjón Arason and Eva Yngvadóttir: Development -- Peter Tyedmers: Estimating fuel inputs to North Atlantic Fisheries -- Harald Ellingsen: Energy use in the Norwegian fishing fleet and sustainable vessel technology and fleet structure -- Friederike Ziegler: Environmental assessment of seafood with a life cycle perspective -- Bryndís Skuladottír, Halla Jónsdóttir, Helga E -- Frans Silvenius: LCA of rainbow trout cultivation.


Policy Instruments for Environmental and Natural Resource Management

Policy Instruments for Environmental and Natural Resource Management

Author: Thomas Professor Sterner

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-09-30

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 1136522344

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As Thomas Sterner points out, the economic 'toolkit' for dealing with environmental problems has become formidable. It includes taxes, charges, permits, deposit-refund systems, labeling, and other information disclosure mechanisms. Though not all these devices are widely used, empirical application has started within some sectors, and we are beginning to see the first systematic efforts at an advanced policy design that takes due account of market-based incentives. Sterner‘s book encourages more widespread and careful use of economic policy instruments. Intended primarily for application in developing and transitional countries, the book compares the accumulated experiences of the use of economic policy instruments in the U.S. and Europe, as well as in select rich and poor countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Ambitious in scope, the book discusses the design of instruments that can be employed in a wide range of contexts, including transportation, industrial pollution, water pricing, waste, fisheries, forests, and agriculture. Policy Instruments for Environmental and Natural Resource Management is deeply rooted in economics but also informed by perspectives drawn from political, legal, ecological, and psychological research. Sterner notes that, in addition to meeting requirements for efficiency, the selection and design of policy instruments must satisfy criteria involving equity and political acceptability. He is careful to distinguish between the well-designed plans of policymakers and the resulting behavior of society. A copublication of Resources for the Future, the World Bank, and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).


Nordic fisheries and aquaculture

Nordic fisheries and aquaculture

Author: Nielsen, Max

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2017-02-08

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 9289348461

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This report contributes to the understanding of how the the socio-economic contribution of Nordic fisheries/aquaculture are affected by the environment and environmental management, with focus on nitrogen. The report contains two case studies of how the socio-economic contribution of Danish/Swedish cod fishery in the Western Baltic Sea are affected by the nitrogen in the sea, and on how salmon growth rates in aquaculture in the Bokna Fiord are affected by nitrogen concentration. A Nordic workshop was held with the title: Fisheries, aquaculture and the marine environment: Environmental challenges and regulation, with focus on nitrogen. The finding of the case studies was presented at the workshop, together with presentations made by invited speakers on the role of nutrients and their management for Nordic fisheries/aquaculture. The discussion at the workshop is summarized in this report.


Reducing Climate Impact from Fisheries

Reducing Climate Impact from Fisheries

Author: Staffan Waldo

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2014-05-19

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9289327839

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Few doubt the impact from human activities on global warming and the negative consequences of rising temperatures for both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Efficient policy instruments are needed to change the development. This report uses empirical models to analyse how CO2 emissions, fleet structure, economic performance, and employment opportunities are affected by imposing management instruments to reduce climate impacts. These instruments include both fisheries management such as larger stock levels and more efficient fleets, and energy policy such as fuel taxes or CO2 trading schemes. To get a representative view of the Nordic fisheries, the analysis contains case studies from all the Nordic countries: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Finland. The fleet segments analysed range from coastal small-scale trap nets to large off-shore trawlers.


Sustainable Development Action – the Nordic Way

Sustainable Development Action – the Nordic Way

Author: Halonen, Mikko

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2017-05-04

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 9289349557

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The 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2015, outlines an ambitious and universal plan of action for people, planet and prosperity as it seeks to strengthen universal peace and freedom. This report presents national and Nordic action on Agenda 2030 with the aim to inform and support the Nordic Council of Ministers in formulating a new Nordic Sustainable Development Programme. All Nordic countries are engaged and strongly committed to implementing Agenda 2030 and there is a broad societal interest in joint Nordic action. The existing Nordic Strategy for Sustainable Development and several other key initiatives within Nordic cooperation already contribute to the goals of Agenda 2030. A new Nordic Sustainable Development Programme can build upon a strong foundation and add further value to the national and international work done by the Nordic countries.