270 Climate Management Issues
scientic analysis of regional and local impacts is weak, more research
also needs to be done. The take-home message to government ofcials:
Scientic uncertainties do not justify inaction—they point to the need for
further research.
Because of this, Canada must begin to address climate-induced security
threats, vulnerabilities, and risks immediately. The Canadian Arctic deserves
specic security attention, not only because the impacts of climate change
are most visible there, but also because of the uncertain intentions and grow-
ing presence of other nations in the region. In addition, it is imperative that
all regions of Canada be inventoried for risks, because all have been iden-
tied as vulnerable. It ha ...