The expected proliferation of activities such as shipping and resource development in the Arctic raises the potential for problems such as smuggling, illegal immigration, shipwrecks, poaching and even threats to national security (26) For some, however, the most ominous threat associated with increased activity is the risk of pollution and environmental degradation, which threaten sensitive arctic ecosystems as well as the traditional way of life for the people of the North.
L’augmentation prévue des activités telles que la navigation et la mise en valeur des ressources dans l’Arctique accroît les risques de problèmes tels que la contrebande, l’immigration illégale, les naufrages, le braconnage et même les menaces pour la sécurité nationale(26).