ECONOMIC BRIEFS
JUSTNORTH economic briefs are topical outputs drawing from the research of the JUSTNORTH project, an undertaking funded by the European Union under the Horizon 2020 programme.
These briefs are based on the current situation in the Arctic, providing recommendations toward sustainability for regulatory frameworks and for supporting the future economic activities and sectors developed in the Arctic region.
Energy Transition in the Arctic: Governance and Justice Implications
Which roles should the energy service have, and how should governance of energy improve in the Arctic region?
Find out more about justice implications related to the energy transition. Learn more about how to move forward towards just and sustainable improvements in the energy sector.
Arctic Transport: Environmental, Social and Geopolitical Concerns
How is climate change impacting the Arctic transport landscape?
Get a better understanding of the importance of transportation in the Arctic communities, and learn more about the recommendations for a just and sustainable transport sector in the region.
Non-Energy Resource Extraction(mining and fisheries): Governance, Justice, and Sustainability
What are the effects on our ecosystem, due to fishing and mining?
Water pollution from mining operations are just one of the key issues and challenges in the region. What governance gaps is found in this research, connected to non-energy resource extrations?
Learn more about the challenges the Arctic ecosystem is facing through these extractions and lack of governance.
Recreation & Tourism
What environmental and social risks are we facing in relation to increases in tourism, and shipping? What barriers to sustainability in the economic sector of tourism arise from structural problems associated with the industry?
This brief suggests a list of potential regulatory recommendations, including a certification scheme, approaches for employment, and integrated spatial planning.
Social Services, Social Welfare, and Community Development in the Arctic
While progress in Arctic social welfare is observable, major challenges remain for employment and integrated spatial planning.
Find out more about how to charter a way forward toward, a just, and sustainable community.
Policy Briefs
If you found our Economic Briefs interesting, and want to know more you can explore further in our Policy Briefs.
