Who's Who - Polar Acronyms

The Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland is a national research institute and science centre. The Arctic Centre conducts and conveys internationally recognised, multidisciplinary research concerning Arctic issues, and it trains experts on Arctic issues and conveys information and research results concerning the region. The research, carried out throughout the Arctic and Antarctic, blends the perspectives of the natural and social sciences, and the Centre's multidisciplinary research groups study the social and environmental impacts of global and climate change as well as sustainable development and environmental and minority law.