Polar Research and Policy Initiative (PRPI) was founded in September 2015 as the UK's first and only think-tank dedicated exclusively to Arctic and Antarctic issues. Based in London, PRPI seeks to fa...
Polar Research and Policy Initiative (PRPI) was founded in September 2015 as the UK's first and only think-tank dedicated exclusively to Arctic and Antarctic issues. Based in London, PRPI seeks to facilitate both within the UK and across the Commonwealth Member States a crucial, sustained, high-level and high-impact dialogue between scholars, experts, explorers, policymakers, indigenous peoples, civil society, private sector firms and other stakeholders about the most important issues facing the Polar Regions. These issues shall range from the effects of climate change and the protection of the marine and coastal environments to the socio-economic empowerment of indigenous peoples and the management of shipping routes and natural resources. In doing so, PRPI aims to raise the profile and understanding of the Polar Regions in the UK and the Commonwealth Member States, increase and sustain the engagement of the UK and the Commonwealth Member States with the Polar Regions, and help address some of the toughest political, social, economic and environmental challenges facing polar peoples and places. The initiative shall serve as the nexus between polar researchers, explorers, journalists, policymakers, governments, international organisations, NGOs, industry, indigenous peoples and other stakeholders. It shall provide research, advisory, advocacy and stakeholder engagement services; organise events and outreach activities; and host a digital information portal, The Polar Connection.
Founded Year
2016
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