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Address Arctic shipping crisis at COP30 | Science
As a result of human activities, Arctic summer sea ice may disappear by 2030 (1). As the window for navigation in the Arctic shipping lanes has lengthened, the number and frequency of ships attempting to traverse the region have increased (2). Ships in the Arctic release black carbon, which accelerates ice melting, and the reduction in sea ice allows more ships to enter the Arctic for shipping activities (3). To mitigate the damage, attendees of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference in November (COP30) should commit to a legally binding Arctic shipping convention.
As a result of human activities, Arctic summer sea ice may disappear by 2030 (1). As the window for navigation in the Arctic shipping lanes has lengthened, the number and frequency of ships attempting to traverse the region have increased (2). Ships in the Arctic release black carbon, which accelerates ice melting, and the reduction in sea ice allows more ships to enter the Arctic for shipping activities (3). To mitigate the damage, attendees of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference in November (COP30) should commit to a legally binding Arctic shipping convention.
