Changing seas (literally) - Arctic melt sparks regulatory and insurable loss concerns
illustrates that by 2065 the Arctic melt could yield new trade routes in international waters. Whilst such melting of Arctic ice may encourage shortcuts resulting in a (too little; too late perhaps), also highlights the potential increased risk of geopolitical tensions.
Patrick Raaflaub, Swiss Re's Group Chief Risk Officer commented:
鈥The concurrent increases in economic interests, environmental change and geopolitical tensions make the Arctic a hotbed for emerging risks and potential risk accumulation.鈥
In brief, since 1982, has given Arctic coastal states enhanced authority over shipping routes. Article 234 of the Convention authorises, 'the prevention, reduction and control of marine pollution from vessels'.
Therefore, countries whose coastlines border Arctic shipping routes are currently able to regulate this route's maritime traffic. However, this right only applies so long as the area remains ice-covered for most of the year. As such, the predicted Arctic melt may encourage increased conflict and geo-political tensions between countries and shipping businesses.
Considerations for insurers
Climate change creates regulatory uncertainty for insurers as we await upcoming international agreements to mitigate exposure to conflicts. Considering the negotiation of the previous Convention on the Law of the Sea took ten years, insurers may be waiting some time before any further clarity is received!
Nevertheless, marine insurers in particular will want to keep a close eye on developments.
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