The UN General Assembly recently adopted a resolution proclaiming 2025-2034 as the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences. Some scientists and engineers have started to research pathways to try to slow down sea ice loss but much more effort and investment is needed. In this context, Ocean Visions – in partnership with an international, multidisciplinary team of experts, spanning climate and earth science, governance, and Arctic issues – has published a first-ever comprehensive assessment of potential pathways to slow or reverse Arctic sea ice loss.

The Arctic Sea Ice Road Map reviews 21 different approaches in five main categories of action: Arctic Protection; Pollution Management; Ice Management; Surface Albedo Modification; and Solar Radiation Modification. The map synthesizes and summarizes the available information on all potential pathways, categorizes approaches by their application (regionally versus globally), their potential impact, reversibility, potential costs, and governance and justice considerations, and spotlights the highest priorities for additional research.

Learn more about the roadmap here.