The Arctic Council

One of the council's most important achievements is the Arctic Environmental Protection (a)  

Despite concerns, the council remains an important platform for dialogue and cooperation among Arctic states..

(a)  

The Arctic Council has faced criticism for its lack of binding authority and its slow decision-making process. What is one word that can fill in the blank: The Arctic Council has faced criticism for its lack of binding authority and its slow decision-making process?

(a)  

Another important area of the council's work is sustainable development in the (a)  

The council's main goals are to promote sustainable development and environmental protection in the (a)   region.

The council has become increasingly involved in addressing the impacts of climate change in the (a)  

The Arctic Council is an intergovernmental forum for promoting cooperation among the eight Arctic (a)