Norway’s ratification of the BBNJ raises important questions about how new global ocean rules will interact with existing Arctic governance, climate change, and rising geopolitical tensions.

Norway’s ratification of BBNJ raises critical questions about how new global ocean rules will interact with existing Arctic governance amid climate change and geopolitical tension.

Climate change is challenging societal preparedness. Jan-Gunnar Winther highlighted the need for climate adaptation and the role of the ocean during the Norwegian Defence University College’s total defence preparedness course.