Arctic Council Working Group 
Framework Documents
The Arctic Council’s vision for the Arctic marine environment is:
"Healthy, productive, and resilient Arctic marine ecosystems that support human well-being and sustainable development for current and future generations."
PAME activities are governed by the Arctic Council Working Group Common Operating Guidelines.
The Operating Guidelines are to be read and used in conjunction with other documents, including the 1996 Ottawa Declaration establishing the Arctic Council, the AC Rules of Procedure (RoP), the AC Observer Manual for Subsidiary Bodies and other relevant documents of the AC.
PAME activities are guided by the Arctic Marine Strategic Plan and biennial Work Plans, which are developed by the PAME Working Group for approval by the Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials.
Arctic Marine Strategic Plan
The Arctic Council’s Arctic Marine Strategic Plan provides a framework to guide its actions to protect Arctic marine and coastal ecosystems and to promote sustainable development.
It articulates how the Arctic Council can increase its understanding of the impacts of human activities, climate change and ocean acidification. The AMSP recognizes the importance of acquiring a better understanding of Arctic change so that actions can be taken that allow Arctic inhabitants, including Arctic indigenous peoples to further adapt to the change. The strategic actions identified in the AMSP guide the work of the Arctic Council and its subsidiary bodies in the coming decade.
The goals of the 2015-2025 Arctic Marine Strategic Plan are to:
- Goal 1: Improve knowledge of the Arctic marine environment, and continue to monitor and assess current and future impacts on Arctic marine ecosystems.
- Goal 2: Conserve and protect ecosystem function and marine biodiversity to enhance resilience and the provision of ecosystem services.
- Goal 3: Promote safe and sustainable use of the marine environment, taking into account cumulative environmental impacts.
- Goal 4: Enhance the economic, social and cultural well-being of Arctic inhabitants, including Arctic indigenous peoples and strengthen their capacity to adapt to changes in the Arctic marine environment.
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