Arctic change and coastal communities: overview of the Coastal Zone Canada Conference, Tuktoyaktuk, August 2006

Abstract

This special issue of Arctic represents the output from a conference sponsored by the Coastal Zone Canada Association and organized in large part by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. A number of sponsors (see Acknowledgements) also contributed to the success of the conference. The conference, entitled "Arctic Change and Coastal Communities," was held from 12 to 16 August 2006 in the town of Tuktoyaktuk in the western Canadian Arctic. This overview was compiled from statements made at the conference by presenters and participants and does not necessarily represent the views of the authors.