Polar Oceans: Extremes as Evidence for Urgent Action

Arctic and Southern oceans are crucial components of planet Earth, however they are under serious threat from warming, acidification, freshening and ice loss. As well as long term change, polar oceans are experiencing extreme events, leading to impacts on food webs, ecosystems, fisheries, and climate regulation. Hear from experts on the latest science, societal and political implications. Discuss polar oceans and the Global stocktake with evidence towards urgently raising ambition on emission reductions.

Helen Findlay, Professor, Plymouth Marine Laboratory

Julio Cordano, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile

Martin Siegert, Professor, Imperial College London

Dr. Martin Sommerkorn, World Wildlife Fund

Sara Olsvig, Inuit Circumpolar Council

Pam Pearson, International Cryosphere Climate Initiative