An Assessment of Emissions and Mitigation Options for Black Carbon for the Arctic Council: Technical Report of the Arctic Council Task Force on ShortLived Climate Forcers

This document is a policy-oriented technical report prepared under the Arctic Council’s Task Force on Short-Lived Climate Forcers, focused on reducing emissions of methane and black carbon to mitigate near-term Arctic climate change. It synthesizes scientific context on the role of these pollutants in accelerating Arctic warming and outlines evidence that immediate reductions can slow regional warming while providing health benefits. The scope encompasses emissions sources, mitigation technologies, and policy options, along with recommendations for Arctic nations and institutions to enhance mitigation practices, improve emissions inventories, and strengthen collaboration with international forums. The report positions short-lived climate forcer reduction as complementary to long-term carbon dioxide mitigation within broader climate policy frameworks.