Copia di CANADA on the Arctic
This presentation outlines Canada's success in the pursuit of its claims and maintenance of its sovereignty in the Arctic
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
ACQUA PUBBLICA IN ITALIA E IN EUROPA
GRUPPO 5: LOMBARDO MARTINA, SOAVE SARA, GAIA TAWFIK, FAMÀ SILVIA, MARCO AUSANI E DAGRI MATTEO
LA DIRETTIVA QUADRO SULLE ACQUE EUROPEE
- La direttiva quadro sulle acque è stata adottata nel 2000 e introduce la tutela delle risorse idriche.
- Lo stress delle acque dolci
- 47% delle acque europee non ha un buono stato ecologico
- 25% delle acque sotterranee presenta un cattivo stato chimico
- 40% delle acque di superficie è sconosciuto
I 7 punti di questa direttiva
- In Europa l’acqua è sotto pressione
- L’azione dell’ Unione Europea per i bacini idrografici e l’inquinamento
- Le acque devono raggiungere un buono stato ecologico e chimico
- Essenziale il coinvolgimento dei cittadini
- Alcuni progressi sono stati compiuti, ma c’è ancora molto da fare
- La gestione dell’acqua in ambito politico
- I cambiamenti climatici pongono sfide per il futuro
Making claims
and the UNCLOS
Hydrocarbons in the Arctic
Current state
Hans Island
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Proposed solutions
Beaufort Sea
1825 Treaty of Saint Petersburg-
“the line of demarcation shall follow the summit of the mountains situated parallel to the Coast, as far as the point of intersection…and, finally, from the said point of intersection, the said Meridian Line of the 141st degree, in its prolongation as far as the Frozen Ocean”
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20 years of Natural Gas
6.3 Billion barrels of Oil
2004: Leased eight separate sections for underwater oil exploration and research
2009: US Secretary of Commerce announced a moratorium on all commercial fishing in the region
Photo by Werner Kunz
Northwest Passage
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An International Strait?
Northern Sea Route
Prime Minister Harper-
“Canada has a choice when it comes to defending our sovereignty in the Arctic…and make no mistake, this Government intends to use it.”
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Diminishing powers
Military advancements
Military bases and patrol vessels
Operation Nanook ++
Operation Nanook
- Joint military exercise
- Involves other countries
- Up to 1250 participants
- Latest Arctic technology
