No country will ever “own” the North Pole, which is located roughly 400 miles to the north of any land. The central Arctic Ocean belongs to humanity; its challenges are the responsibility of all nations.
Rules for the North Pole
Aug. 18, 2011 | New York Times | Michael Byers
Topics: Climate Change, Fisheries, International Arctic Policy, Shipping
Regions: International Arctic Waters
Read full opinion piece at The New York Times
If this link has expired, please contact New York Times to request access to the complete article.
Media Contact
Ruth Teichroeb
Communications Manager, International Arctic
206.453.2374
rteichroeb [at] pewtrusts [dot] org
Attention Reporters:
Digital maps and graphics available to accompany a story upon request.
Search Newsroom
Search for news items by keyword:
Related News Items
May. 10, 2012 | News Article | Yale Environment 360 | Ed Struzik
Apr. 27, 2012 | News Article | Nunatsiaq News | Jane George
Apr. 25, 2012 | Radio Broadcast | Radio Canada International | Marc Montgomery
Apr. 24, 2012 | News Article | Discovery News | Kieran Mulvaney
Apr. 23, 2012 | Radio Broadcast | CBC News |
Related Resources
Jan. 1, 2012 | Policy Papers | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Dec. 9, 2011 | Video | Pew Environment Group
Dec. 9, 2011 | Legal Documents | U. S. Department of State
Dec. 9, 2011 | Maps | Pew Environment Group
Dec. 9, 2011 | Posters | Pew Environment Group

