AMAP

Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme

The Netherlands is one of the observer countries that is active in AMAP. The Dutch representative of AMAP is Frits Steenhuisen.

Click here for the AMAP working plan 2019-2021.

AMAP is mandated:

To monitor and assess the status of the Arctic region with respect to pollution and climate change issues.
To document levels and trends, pathways and processes, and effects on ecosystems and humans, and propose actions to reduce associated threats for consideration by governments.
To produce sound science-based, policy-relevant assessments and public outreach products to inform policy and decision-making processes.

Last modified:

28 February 2020 1.03 p.m.