Arctic Basecamp is a not-for-profit science outreach organisation. It was founded in 2017.[1] It works to promote awareness of the global risks of climate change in the Arctic to world leaders from business, policy and civil society.
World Economic Forum at Davos
editArctic Basecamp hosts an annual event at Davos alongside the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting. An expedition tent acts as its workplace during the day and its dormitory at night, with scientists and campaigners camping in sub-zero temperatures.[2][3]
COP26
editIn 2021, Arctic Basecamp brought an iceberg from Greenland to COP26 in Glasgow to highlight climate change in the Arctic.[4]
Controversies
editArctic Basecamp is funded by Quadriture Climate Group, a charity linked to fossil fuel investments.[5] Despite the organisation's message, there is no evidence that they have influential engagement with decisionmakers.
Key people
editArctic Basecamp was founded by Professor Gail Whiteman, Professor of Sustainability at the University of Exeter’s Business School.[6] Arctic Basecamp’s scientific advisers include Professor Julienne Stroeve, Professor of Polar Observation and Modelling at UCL, Dr Jennifer Francis, Acting Deputy Director at Woodwell Climate Research Center, Professor Alun Hubbard, a glaciologist and climate scientist at the Arctic University of Norway, Professor Jason Box, Professor of Glaciology and Climate at the Geologic Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Dr Jennifer Watts, an Assistant Scientist at Woodwell Climate Research Center, Dr Dmitry Yumashev, a climate policy specialist, and Dr Susana Hancock, an Arctic climate researcher.[7]
Celebrities who have supported Arctic Basecamp’s work include Rainn Wilson[8] who is a member of the Advisory Board of Arctic Basecamp,[9] Greta Thunberg, Ellie Goulding, Lily Cole,[10] Billie Eilish,[11] Robert Downey Jr., and Chuck Tatham.
Arctic Risk Platform
editIn 2022, Arctic Basecamp launched the Arctic Risk Platform, a website publishing live scientific data from the Arctic.[12]
References
edit- ^ "We set up an Arctic basecamp at Davos 2017. Here are 5 reasons why". World Economic Forum. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "We cozy up 'like little sardines': Meet the youth delegates camping in subzero temperatures at Davos". CNBC. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Crashing Davos in an Arctic Tent". Bloomberg. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Climate Experts Send Message to World Leaders as Melting Iceberg Arrives at COP26". Yahoo. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Climate groups accept millions from charity linked to fossil fuel investments". The Guardian. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "Professor Gail Whiteman". University of Exeter. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "Team". Arctic Basecamp. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Iceberg brought to Cop26 by climate scientists and actor Rainn Wilson". ITV News. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Board". Arctic Basecamp. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Lily Cole Has Swapped The Catwalk For Climate Strikes, Carbon Offsetting And Cautious Optimism". British Vogue. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Billie Eilish and Rainn Wilson call for 'urgent action' from world leaders ahead of UN Cop26 climate summit". The Independent. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Arctic Risk Platform launched at Davos 2022". Arctic Portal. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
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