L5- Atuliqtuq Flashcards
What are local solutions for Nunuvat
Solutions that help on a local scale e.g. giving rights to the indigenous people and their lifestyle.
What does ANWR stand for
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (protected areas)
What is the IT solution
The Intermediate Technology solution
How does the IT solution work?
Dog teams and sensors carry GPS devices.
Movement generates magnetic field.
This measures the currents
This Reveals the thickness of the ice.
Why is land rising?
Because of retreating glaciers
What are some consequences of thawing permafrost?
Higher maintenance costs due to shifting building foundations and frost jacking in roads.
How could degrading permafrost affect the sewage disposal site and the reservoir?
Because permafrost is relied upon as a liner to keep the water in and any contaminants out.
What is happening due to permafrost thaw?
Sea ice is breaking up earlier and freezing later.
New species of wildlife are being observed in the area.
Migration patterns affected
How is hunter safety impacted?
Through hazardous travel on both sea and and land
How much meat consumed is whale meat?
Over half.
What is the Arviat Climate Change Adaptation Partnership?
Brings together locals with scientists from Natural Resources Canada
What are some key ways for Arviat to adapt to climate change?
1) Learning from other community adaptation strategies
2) Exploring Eco tourism and other economic development opportunities.
3) Pass on Inuit knowledge from elders to youth
What is resource exploitation?
The use of natural resources for economic growth, sometimes with a negative implication of environmental degradation
