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Public participationThere is national and local interest in connection with all theprojects.But conditions for public participation have been difficult:• language barriers.• short consultation periods.• quality of summaries for the public has been questioned.• decisions in practice taken in advance of consultations.• few environmental NGO’s to voice concerns.WWF work together with ICC to improve consultation processes.
Final remarks1. Natural resources are a blessing – but challenges shouldbe taken seriously.2. Arctic nature is fragile and clean-up difficult.3. Public debate and involvement is important as decisionsare long-term and often irreversible.4. Choose projects with minimum environmental impactsand risks - and maximum social benefits.5. Need to strengthen cooperation in the Arctic Council.
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