Adaptation in Arctic circumpolar communities: food and water security in a changing climate

Int J Circumpolar Health. 2016 Dec 13:75:33820. doi: 10.3402/ijch.v75.33820. eCollection 2016.

Abstract

The AMAP Human Health Assessment Group has developed different adaptation strategies through a long-term collaboration with all Arctic countries. Different adaptation strategies are discussed, with examples mainly from native population groups in Alaska.

Keywords: Rural Alaska Monitoring Program; adaptation; food security; local environmental observer; traditional ecological knowledge; vulnerable populations; water security.

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological
  • Alaska
  • Arctic Regions
  • Climate Change*
  • Communicable Diseases
  • Community-Based Participatory Research
  • Food Supply*
  • Health Status*
  • Humans
  • Inuit*
  • Rural Health
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Water Supply*