Key findings
Finding 1
Arctic climate is now warming rapidly and much larger changes are projected
- Finding 2
Arctic warming and its consequences have worldwide implications
- Finding 3
Arctic vegetation zones are very likely to shift, causing wide-ranging impacts
- Finding 4
Animal species' diversity, ranges, and distribution will change
- Finding 5
Many coastal communities and facilities face increasing exposure to storms
- Finding 6
Reduced sea ice is very likely to increase marine transport and access to resources
- Finding 7
Thawing ground will disrupt transportation, buildings, and other infrastructure
- Finding 8
Indigenous communities are facing major economic and cultural impacts
- Finding 9
Elevated ultraviolet radiation levels will affect people, plants, and animals
- Finding 10
Multiple influences interact to cause impacts to people and ecosystems