Confronting Earth’s Cold Frontiers: The Challenge and Mission of Polar Research

Giuseppe Suaria

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Volume 1 Issue 1 (2025): In Progress

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Suaria, G. (2025). Confronting Earth’s Cold Frontiers: The Challenge and Mission of Polar Research. Polar and Cold Regions Research, 1(1), 1-2. https://journals.explorerpress.com/index.php/pcrr/article/view/3

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Giuseppe Suaria

Institute of Marine Sciences ,Italy

Abstract

Throughout humanity’s quest to unravel Earth’s mysteries, polar and cold regions have consistently served as critical "sentinels" of the global climate system. These regions are not only regulators of Earth’s climate but also sensitive indicators of global change. As global warming accelerates, these areas are undergoing unprecedented transformations. These changes not only reshape local ecosystems but also profoundly impact global climate systems, sea-level rise, and the sustainable development of human societies.

Keywords:

arctic development, climate change, resource exploitation, northern sea route, sustainable development, international cooperation

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