Arctic Basecamp

Arctic Basecamp is a registered not-for-profit that spotlights the global threats of polar climate change and communicates areas of action (Arctic Basecamp).

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Polar scientists bringing the Arctic's warning to world leaders.

Founded by Professor Gail Whiteman, Arctic Basecamp aims to "speak science to power" about polar climate risks (Arctic Basecamp).

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The Five W's of Arctic Basecamp

Who

Arctic Basecamp, founded by Professor Gail Whiteman.

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What

Science communication and direct engagement with leaders in business, policy and civil society.

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When

Including events inside the World Economic Forum's official program from 2020 to 2024.

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Where

Davos and online through its Global Climate Risk Platform.

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Why

Arctic warming drives extreme weather, food insecurity and health risks worldwide.

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How You Can Help

No Donate button here: its Donate button goes to a third-party fundraising site, and we could not verify audited finances or a charity rating. The ways to take part above are real options listed on the organization's own site.

Saving Planets features Arctic Basecamp because its work helps the planet. This is a showcase, not a partnership: we are not partners with Arctic Basecamp and receive nothing from it.

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Impact Statement

Nonprofit solution · science communication

It built a "Climate Risks Daily" tool that summarizes credible climate news from 100 languages (Arctic Basecamp).

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How This Saves People & the Planet

For People

It invites people to become youth ambassadors or climate reporters (Arctic Basecamp).

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For Nature

It aims to inspire bold climate action on the threats posed by polar climate change (Arctic Basecamp).

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Discussion questions

  1. What is Arctic Basecamp, and what problem does it help solve?
  2. Who is behind Arctic Basecamp, and where does the work happen?
  3. How does Arctic Basecamp help both people and nature? Use one fact from this page.

Sources are listed with each fact in the Five W's above.

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Saving Planets. (n.d.). Arctic Basecamp. https://www.savingplanets.com/Arctic_Basecamp.html

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"Arctic Basecamp." Saving Planets, https://www.savingplanets.com/Arctic_Basecamp.html.

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