The Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response (EPPR) Working Group recognized the need for a harmonized approach to marine risk assessments in the Arctic region. To address this, Norway initiated an EPPR project focused on risk assessment methods for Arctic conditions. This initiative built on the Arctic Council’s Framework Plan for Oil Pollution Prevention (2015).
The project was conducted by the Norwegian Coastal Administration with support from DNV. The current version is maintained by the Norwegian Coastal Administration.
This guideline, developed through the EPPR project, aims to address existing risk modelling tools, assess how Arctic-specific risk-influencing factors can be incorporated, and identify relevant metadata to ensure compatible input data for the Arctic. Key elements include:
- Identify and review approaches for conducting qualitative and quantitative Arctic Marine Risk Assessments, highlighting strengths and gaps relevant to future harmonization.
- Analyze and communicate key risk factors and their influence on marine activities in the Arctic, providing insights for improved understanding.
- Offer recommendations and considerations that can support the development of optimized risk management strategies and inform future alignment efforts.
