Global Arctic: Climate Effects of Pollutants

This lecture by the instructor from the Finnish Environmental Institute covers the impact of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) like black carbon and methane on the Arctic climate. It discusses the main sources of these pollutants globally and in the Arctic Council member States, as well as the emission mitigation strategies and their effects on the Arctic climate. The lecture emphasizes the sensitivity of the Arctic region to SLCPs, the importance of global mitigation efforts, and the potential temperature reductions achievable through SLCP emission reductions. It also addresses specific Arctic emission sources such as shipping, flaring, and the goals set by the Arctic Council to reduce black carbon emissions. The conclusion highlights the need for policy actions to reduce emissions and emphasizes the interconnectedness of the Arctic climate with the global climate system.