Exploring the latest ideas and developments in the governance of the Arctic region, including climate change, resource extraction, shipping and fisheries. https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/governance/rss en Governance Northern People & Health Mon, 14 Aug 2017 03:00:13 +0000 Malina Dumas https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/08/14/breaking-the-ice-for-indigenous-voices-on-the-world-stage https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/08/14/breaking-the-ice-for-indigenous-voices-on-the-world-stage The Arctic Council may be helping advance the idea of allowing Indigenous groups to play a more central role on the world stage, writes Malina Dumas, a J.D. candidate at the University of Washington School of Law. Energy & Natural Resources Governance Fri, 30 Jun 2017 05:00:34 +0000 Marc Lanteigne https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/06/30/china-loops-the-arctic-into-its-belt-and-road-vision https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/06/30/china-loops-the-arctic-into-its-belt-and-road-vision China has played down its commercial interests in the Arctic in recent years. But it’s increasingly confident in pursuing northern resource development and shipping opportunities, says Massey University’s Marc Lanteigne Environment Governance Tue, 27 Jun 2017 07:43:53 +0000 Emily Gertz https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2017/06/27/scorecard-for-arctic-environmental-issues-draws-surprising-conclusions https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2017/06/27/scorecard-for-arctic-environmental-issues-draws-surprising-conclusions The World Wildlife Fund spent 18 months scoring how well Arctic nations are meeting their environmental goals. But as the WWF Arctic Programme’s communications chief Clive Tesar explains, the grades are just part of a bigger picture. Geopolitics & Security Governance Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:53:08 +0000 Gloria Dickie https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/06/06/some-arctic-reflections-on-u-s-plans-to-exit-the-paris-climate-pact https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/06/06/some-arctic-reflections-on-u-s-plans-to-exit-the-paris-climate-pact It’s not wise for the U.S. to cede global leadership on curbing carbon emissions while Alaska witnesses the impacts of dramatic warming, says Mike Sfraga of the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Polar Initiative and the University of the Arctic’s Institute for Arctic Policy. Environment Governance Mon, 29 May 2017 07:22:45 +0000 Morgane Fert-Malka https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2017/05/29/pragmatic-environmentalism-in-the-russian-arctic https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2017/05/29/pragmatic-environmentalism-in-the-russian-arctic WORLD POLICY: Russia’s bad reputation for managing environmental issues in the Arctic is not entirely deserved, contend Maria Lagutina and Nadezhda Kharlampieva, two associate professors of world politics at Saint Petersburg State University. Governance Northern People & Health Solutions Thu, 18 May 2017 13:13:32 +0000 Jillian Kestler-D’Amours https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/05/18/arctic-council-launches-new-fund-for-indigenous-groups https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/05/18/arctic-council-launches-new-fund-for-indigenous-groups The Algu Fund aims to raise $30 million to help ensure that northern Indigenous groups are better able to participate in the Arctic Council’s workings, says Jim Gamble, the fund’s acting chair. Environment Governance Wed, 17 May 2017 13:01:44 +0000 John Thompson https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2017/05/17/introducing-the-new-arctic-council-observers https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2017/05/17/introducing-the-new-arctic-council-observers From Swiss glacier expertise to weather forecasting to assessing northerly fish stocks, the Arctic Council’s newcomers share how they plan to help create a better understanding of circumpolar issues. Governance Mon, 15 May 2017 12:21:49 +0000 Hannah Hoag https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2017/05/15/climate-change-still-at-center-of-arctic-council-priorities-despite-u-s-uncertainty https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2017/05/15/climate-change-still-at-center-of-arctic-council-priorities-despite-u-s-uncertainty As the council’s chairmanship passes to Finland, Arctic nations recognize the impact of abrupt warming to their region, agree to curb black carbon emissions and aim to boost scientific cooperation. Governance Mon, 08 May 2017 12:37:57 +0000 Ian Evans https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/05/08/what-to-expect-from-finlands-arctic-council-leadership https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/05/08/what-to-expect-from-finlands-arctic-council-leadership Technological know-how, post-secondary education and weather forecasting are all priorities for the Nordic nation as it assumes the council’s chairmanship, says Heather Exner-Pirot, the managing editor of the Arctic Yearbook. Economy Governance Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:22:57 +0000 Arne O. Holm https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/04/25/northern-norway-is-the-solution-not-an-opportunity https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/04/25/northern-norway-is-the-solution-not-an-opportunity Norway’s new High North Strategy could help bring focus to the country’s economic development efforts, even if many details have yet to be worked out, writes Arne Holm, editor of the High North News. Environment Governance Shipping Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:07:46 +0000 Mia Bennett https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/03/13/doubts-remain-about-polar-codes-ability-to-protect-the-environment https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/03/13/doubts-remain-about-polar-codes-ability-to-protect-the-environment New rules are in effect for ships traveling in Arctic waters, but big questions remain about whether it’s enough to protect a fragile ecosystem from the increasing incursions of cruise ships, writes Mia Bennett, a research fellow in the Department of Geography at UCLA. Governance Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:01:30 +0000 Trond Haukanes, Kiira Keski-Nirva, Andreas Østhagen https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/02/10/where-in-the-arctic-the-e-u-should-invest https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/02/10/where-in-the-arctic-the-e-u-should-invest The European Union is prepared to invest in Arctic communities, but such a move will be worthwhile only if Arctic actors engage with Brussels, write regional experts Andreas Østhagen, Trond Haukanes and Kiira Keski-Nirva. Environment Governance Research Wed, 08 Feb 2017 05:00:56 +0000 Gloria Dickie https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2017/02/08/taking-the-pulse-of-the-arctics-biological-diversity https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2017/02/08/taking-the-pulse-of-the-arctics-biological-diversity The Arctic was largely absent from recent United Nations talks on biological diversity, partly because Arctic nations have their own initiative to track the issue. Environment Governance Research Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:00:50 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/01/17/allen-popes-arctic-vision-collaborative-connected-and-committed https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/01/17/allen-popes-arctic-vision-collaborative-connected-and-committed The new head of the International Arctic Science Committee wants to see more teamwork among scientists of different stripes in the North – and says his own work studying glaciers is driven by a desire to better understand the processes that shape our planet. Climate Environment Governance Research Mon, 16 Jan 2017 05:00:11 +0000 Nils Andreassen https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/01/16/a-pathway-to-better-collaboration-between-northern-leaders https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/01/16/a-pathway-to-better-collaboration-between-northern-leaders The decision by the U.S. and Canada to ban offshore oil development in much of their Arctic waters drew cheers from conservationists, but angered northern leaders – a reminder of why greater collaboration is critical, says Nils Andreassen, of the Institute of the North. Energy & Natural Resources Environment Fisheries Governance Shipping Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:37:53 +0000 John Thompson https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/12/21/u-s-and-canada-announce-sweeping-ban-on-offshore-arctic-drilling https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/12/21/u-s-and-canada-announce-sweeping-ban-on-offshore-arctic-drilling The decision has been welcomed by conservationists, but has also been described by northern leaders as heavy-handed, with complaints that the opinions of local communities were excluded from the decision-making process. Environment Governance Northern People & Health Wed, 21 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/21/the-young-indigenous-leader-breaking-down-the-barriers-of-colonization https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/21/the-young-indigenous-leader-breaking-down-the-barriers-of-colonization At 29, Jordan Peterson is the youngest-ever vice president of the Gwich’in Tribal Council in Canada’s Northwest Territories. We spoke to him as part of our “Emerging Leaders” series about how he wants Indigenous youths to embrace their culture while looking to the future. Climate Governance Northern People & Health Tue, 20 Dec 2016 05:00:46 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/20/a-passionate-young-voice-on-tradition-and-leadership-in-the-arctic https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/20/a-passionate-young-voice-on-tradition-and-leadership-in-the-arctic Yellowknife’s Kyla Kakfwi Scott helped start Dene Nahjo, an organization aimed at advancing social and environmental justice for northern peoples and promoting Indigenous leadership. Governance Northern People & Health Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:00:25 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/15/satellite-studies-and-fieldwork-reveal-a-globalized-arctic https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/15/satellite-studies-and-fieldwork-reveal-a-globalized-arctic Mia Bennett travels throughout the Arctic studying transportation infrastructure and natural resource development to understand which projects get approved, how they get done and who’s consulted. We spoke to her as part of our “Emerging Leaders” series. Energy & Natural Resources Geopolitics & Security Governance Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:59:44 +0000 Mia Bennett https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/13/how-the-arctic-will-fare-if-big-oil-becomes-americas-top-diplomat https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/13/how-the-arctic-will-fare-if-big-oil-becomes-americas-top-diplomat Reactions across the Arctic will diverge significantly over Donald Trump’s plans to name Rex Tillerson as U.S. secretary of state, writes Mia Bennett, a research fellow in the Department of Geography at UCLA. Environment Governance Northern People & Health Mon, 12 Dec 2016 06:10:04 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/12/12/a-clear-voice-on-indigenous-rights-and-climate-change https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/12/12/a-clear-voice-on-indigenous-rights-and-climate-change Jannie Staffansson became an environmental chemist so people would listen to her and to Saami elders about environmental issues. Now she’s a steady voice for Indigenous rights at international climate meetings. We spoke to her as part of our “Emerging Leaders” series. Environment Governance Northern People & Health Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:00:15 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/12/village-on-the-edge-raises-a-young-climate-ambassador https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/12/village-on-the-edge-raises-a-young-climate-ambassador Esau Sinnok cast a vote in the U.S. presidential election this year for the first time, but already this young Iñupiat leader – as well as being a U.S. Arctic Youth Ambassador – has traveled to Paris for climate change talks and has his eye on Alaska’s governorship. Economy Environment Governance Fri, 09 Dec 2016 05:00:25 +0000 Bradley Turner https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/12/09/iceland-offers-a-model-for-arctic-fisheries-management https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/12/09/iceland-offers-a-model-for-arctic-fisheries-management Overfishing is depleting the world’s marine wealth and could spill over into Arctic waters. Can the system that saved Iceland from a cod crisis benefit Arctic fisheries? Energy & Natural Resources Environment Governance Mon, 28 Nov 2016 07:39:16 +0000 Malte Humpert https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/11/28/analysis-arctic-air-traffic-emissions-are-likely-to-grow https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/11/28/analysis-arctic-air-traffic-emissions-are-likely-to-grow Despite recent efforts by the International Civil Aviation Organization to curb greenhouse gases from air travel, the High North will likely continue to see increasing emissions. Environment Governance Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:53:38 +0000 John Thompson https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/11/23/talking-trash-in-the-remote-canadian-arctic https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/11/23/talking-trash-in-the-remote-canadian-arctic Far-flung northern communities face special challenges when it comes to disposing of household waste – and innovative, cost-effective approaches are needed quickly. Environment Governance Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:48:28 +0000 Hannah Hoag https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/11/22/traditional-knowledge-plays-into-protected-area-designation https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/11/22/traditional-knowledge-plays-into-protected-area-designation A new marine protected area in the Canadian Arctic protects species and habitats, prevents oil and gas development and safeguards economic activities for Inuvialuit. Environment Geopolitics & Security Governance Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:00:25 +0000 Andreas Raspotnik https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/11/18/the-european-parliament-has-not-forgotten-the-arctic https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/11/18/the-european-parliament-has-not-forgotten-the-arctic This year, 2016, could very well go down in history as the European Union’s “Arctic Year,” with the various institutions launching several Arctic policy statements, writes Andreas Raspotnik in this commentary. Environment Governance Research Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:08:29 +0000 Dennis Schroeder https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/11/17/scientists-as-diplomats-adaptive-challenges-in-the-changing-arctic https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/11/17/scientists-as-diplomats-adaptive-challenges-in-the-changing-arctic Scientists must pull together to engage more consciously in Arctic science diplomacy and act as allies for international policy efforts, writes Dennis Schroeder. Governance Health Northern People & Health Mon, 14 Nov 2016 06:19:51 +0000 Priscilla Frank https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/11/14/the-inuit-throat-singer-fighting-to-protect-indigenous-women https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/11/14/the-inuit-throat-singer-fighting-to-protect-indigenous-women How Nunavut singer and Björk collaborator Tanya Tagaq turned an Inuit tradition into a feminist battle cry. Governance Thu, 03 Nov 2016 12:27:57 +0000 Cristine Russell, Halla Hrund Logadóttir https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/11/03/arctic-innovation-lab-12-bright-ideas-for-a-sustainable-secure-arctic https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/11/03/arctic-innovation-lab-12-bright-ideas-for-a-sustainable-secure-arctic A dozen international graduate students identify ways to address some of the most pressing problems facing the Arctic now and in the future – and turn them into opportunities.