What
is ICECAAP?
ICECAAP
is a consortium of international explorers,
guides and professional adventurers who have witnessed the dramatic
effects of global climate change in the Arctic, polar regions and
around the world. As amassadors to some of the wildest places on
Earth, the members of ICECAAP recognize their responsibility
to educate individuals, corporations and governments about the effects
of global climate change, and to inspire them to take action before
it is too late.
Why
is ICECAAP important?
Scientists
consider the polar regions, and in particular the Arctic, to be
the "thermometer" of the Earth. In other words, what happens
in the Arctic is a sign of what is going to happen to the rest of
the planet. Unfortunately the Arctic is warming much faster than
most models and most scientists predicted. Many people fear that
it has reached a tipping point and that it will continue to warm
at the same unprecidented rate which would have dramatic negative
effects the world over. We have a responsibility to share with the
world how rapidly the Arctic is changing; and how individuals, corporations
and governments can change their habits and policies to stop and/or
slow global warming.
How
can I be a part of ICECAAP?
You
don't have to be a polar explorer to be a part of ICECAAP (though
it helps to have an adventurous spirit!) You can be a part of ICECAAP
simply by joining our mailing list. We'll keep you informed with
ICECAAP events and initiatives. More details on being involved with
ICECAP will be posted soon!
What
is the mission of ICECAAP?
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Educate
individuals, corporations and governments about the effects
of global climate change on the high Arctic and Polar regions,
and around the world.
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Inspire
people to be proactive in the effort to reduce global climate
change by teaching them specific
actions they can make to reduce global climate change on
local, national and international levels.
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Motivate
people to "dream big and dare to fail" by sharing
with them the challenges, adventures and misadventures of exploring
Earth's most remote and extreme environments.
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