The Biden administration has released its implementation plan for the ten-year National Strategy for the Arctic Region.
The plan includes over 30 objectives and 200 recommended actions to address the impact of climate change on the region while creating sustainable development opportunities for its inhabitants, the White House said in a statement issued Monday.
NSARIP discusses four main pillars focusing on homeland security, environmental protection, sustainable economic development and international cooperation and governance.
It assigns one lead representative each from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to coordinate military and civilian activities for security as well as research and development.
The government will also involve allied partners such as Canada and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to strengthen information sharing and contingencies in the face of threats from adversaries including Russia.
The plan will undergo annual review, with progress reports from federal agencies, and revisited every five years, the White House stated.
