RT null T1 Arctic Report Card: update for 2012 - Tracking Recent Environmental Changes A1 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, K1 oceanic climate YR 2012 FD 2012 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8534 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8534 NO This report provides an integrated assessment of environmental conditions and ecosystem dynamics across the Arctic, based on observational data, modelling, and regional analyses. It reviews changes in sea ice, snow cover, permafrost, and ocean properties, alongside shifts in primary productivity and nutrient availability. The report identifies significant ecological responses, including alterations in species distribution, food web structure, and biodiversity. It also highlights interactions between physical and biological systems, demonstrating the cumulative effects of sustained environmental change across the Arctic system. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 24, 2026