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In recent years, the Arctic region has faced a number of difficulties, such as the release of greenhouse gases as a result of the erosion of the ice. On the other hand, the opening of new waterways, facilitating the discovery of natural resources such as natural gas, oil, has brought together a number of possibilities in terms of coastal states. It is clear that this increases the importance of the region. Therefore, in the region, especially coastal states tend to expand their sea areas. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982 should be taken into account to address the problems related to the marine areas that arise in the Arctic. The Arctic States outside the United States are parties to this Convention. However, the United States is also subject to the provisions of this Convention which has become international law and law. This Convention is also required in matters such as the provision of governance in the region and the prevention of sea pollution. The Arctic Area was discussed under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982. In the first part of the study, the general characteristics of the area were first examined. Later, it was referred to the Arctic Council, which appeared as a result of the need for cooperation in the region. The aim is to show the effects of global climate change on the region. In the second part of the study, we discussed the Arctic region in terms of BMDHS. In this framework, first, we discussed article 234 entitled ‘Ice-covered areas’, which we can call a special arrangement for the Region. Then, the sea areas of the Arctic region are detailed. In this context, the Arctic region’s landscapes, holes, continental landscapes, the exclusive economic area and the open seas have been addressed under separate titles and these marine areas have been assessed in the framework of the relevant provisions of the Convention.

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