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Climate change is affecting the whole planet, but the dramatic effects in the Arctic are deeper than anywhere else. As ice melts, new sea routes open for navigation, while fishing stocks change both in quantity and quality. Huge and rich underground resources come within reach, attracting the interest not only by the Arctic States, but also by countries and private companies far removed from the region, striving to obtain exploitation licences. Therefore, unprecedented perspectives of economic development for the region are coming into view.