The arctic region not only plays an important role in regulating the worlds climate, but is also highly affected by climate change. Jan 28, 2009 the introductory chapter describes the objectives of this edited volume and provides a theoretical framework for considering the contributions of the various authors. Climate change is affecting the arctic environment and ecosystems at an accelerating speed. The routledge handbook of arctic security offers a comprehensive examination of security in the region, encompassing both statebased and militarized notions of security, as well as broader security perspectives reflecting debates about changes in climate, environment, economies, and societies. This book brings together the knowledge, concerns and visions of leading arctic scientists in the natural and social. Long treated as a remote and isolated region, climate change and economic prospects. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of international organizations, international relations and the environment. Power in crossborder cooperation manchester university press, 2018. This comprehensive text explains the relationship between the arctic and the. Global energy problems will remain a challenge in the coming decades. Climate governance in the arctic considers two aspects of climate change from an institutional perspective. It focuses on how relevant regimes, institutions and. Against that background, this special issue discusses emerging issues of arctic environmental and climate change governance. Searching for a paradigm shift this book assesses building security in the context of climate change, with a focus on the arctic region.
Climate governance in the arctic timo koivurova springer. Climate change is crucial to arctic geopolitics and has led to a renewed interest in the regions resources. Feb 16, 2021 finally, addressing climate change is also a matter of effective governance. Climate governance in the arctic is intended for an audience of international lawyers, international relations scholars and political scientists concerned with the regional implications of climate change for existing. Climate governance in the arctic is intended for an audience of international lawyers, international relations scholars and political scientists concerned with the regional implications of climate change for existing governance. Oct 28, 2010 the books focus on arctic governance offers unique insights within climate change mitigation and adaptation research. Sti systems and governance science, policy and society.
Oct 22, 2020 julie fitzgerald and stephen fitzgerald ao are proud to support the citi exhibition arctic. In the arctic, climate change and hopeful signs school of. Mar 24, 2009 climate governance in the arctic is intended for an audience of international lawyers, international relations scholars and political scientists concerned with the regional implications of climate change for existing governance regimes and the role of indigenous peoples within those regimes. The introductory chapter describes the objectives of this edited volume and provides a theoretical framework for considering the contributions of the various authors. The arctic regime has pioneered many innovative means of governance among oftencontentious state and nonstate actors. This book offers a valuable compendium on a broad spectrum of issues associated. Climate governance in the arctic ebook by 9781402095429.
We were interested in the innovative and creative ways that arctic people have adapted to varied climates and frozen weather conditions for nearly 30,000. Dec 12, 2019 what about the future direction of arctic international governance in general. Climate governance in the arctic is intended for an audience of international lawyers, international relations scholars and political scientists concerned with the regional implications of climate change for existing governance regimes and the role of indigenous peoples within those regimes. Nov 24, 2016 this study focuses on organizational learning in arctic regional international governance.
Governing complexity in the arctic region request pdf. A space of oftenbitter cold, the arctic is the fastestwarming place on earth. Climate governance in the arctic ed timo koivurova, e. Sep 25, 2015 the arctic has again become one of the leading issues on the international foreign policy agenda, in a manner unseen since the cold war. This book focuses on how relevant regimes, institutions and governance systems support mitigation of climate change. In the final section, several arctic climate processes that can have global consequences are. The impact of climate change and the melting of polar sea ice opening up access to offshore hydrocarbon resources in the arctic ocean, raises questions for both civil society and the scientific community over drilling opportunities in arctic marine areas. The european union and the geopolitics of the arctic. The book s focus on arctic governance offers unique insights within climate change mitigation and adaptation research.
Just as dramatic are the consequences of ocean warming for the arctic ocean see. Climate change and ocean governance cambridge core. It focuses on how relevant regimes, institutions and governance systems support mitigation of climate change. Science and policy in the arctic climate impact assessment. It is humanitys canary in the coal minean early warning sign of the worlds climate crisis. The need to strengthen the governance systems regulating these industries concludes the section. Arctic, natural resources, climate change, geopolitical, governance, northern sea.
The book examines the way in which the current attitudes of the eu and the us with. Arctic ice and its implications for our planet in a way that is engaging, sc. This book draws on the results of the 20082009 arctic transform project, funded by the european commissions directorate general of external relations, which engaged experts in a transatlantic discussion on the roles of the european union and united states in light of the arctic s changing climate and political and legal complexities. In his book, the european union and the geopolitics of the arctic, andreas raspotnik skilfully excavates and interrogates the european unions arctic policies and strategies. A new exploration of the impacts of arctic regimes in such vital areas as pollution, biodiversity, indigenous affairs, health and climate change.
Indigenous peoples and climate justice in the arctic. Drawing on the perspectives of geopolitics and international law, this handbook offers fresh insights and perspectives on the most pressing issues, grouped under the headings of political ascendancy, climate and environmental issues, resources and energy. A new book edited by ecologic institutes elizabeth tedsen, sandra cavalieri, and r. Arctic security age climate change international relations and. This timely book provides a cuttingedge assessment of how the dynamic ocean. The eu multifaceted relationship with the high north is teased out it cares about climate change, sustainability, governance, transport and economic opportunity. Is this the end of the arctic council and arctic governance. International politics and governance in the arctic an. A comprehensive overview of environmental governance and sustainable development in the arctic is created. Climate change will have a variety of consequences for marine capture fisheries within the broadly defined arctic marine area. Mining operations in the arctic do not sufficiently address climate change. As climate change causes the arctic s ice to melt and new areas to open up, the region is facing unprecedented changes and serious threats. Voices, resources and governance, funded by the mistra foundation for strategic environmental research as part of the foundations arctic futures programme 201120.
The objective of this book is to explore and understand possibilities for ocean governance. Governing arctic change global perspectives kathrin stephen. The environmental, social and economic consequences of oceanic change present tremendous challenges for governments and other actors. Environment and policy ser climate governance in the. It covers new institutional forms of various stakeholder engagement on multiple levels, governance strategies to combat climate change that affect the arctic region sooner and more strongly than other regions, the pros and cons of arctic resource development for the region and beyond, and local and transboundary pollution concerns. Yun sun, codirector, east asia program, stimson center. It examines and discusses changes in the security facilities of the arctic states, from traditional security to the environment and human security. Volume about indigenous arctic peoples from the british. Mining operations in the arctic do not sufficiently address climate. Some have come to view the arctic as the earths environmental canary, write the editors of the big thaw. In light of climate change and melting ice in the arctic ocean, canada, russia. Kathrin keil is a scientific project leader at the institute for advanced sustainability studies iass in potsdam, germany, where she leads the arctic research project glocast global change and. The arctic regime has pioneered many innovative means of governance among often. This is opening the arctic to transportation and resource development and creating serious challenges for local communities and indigenous peoples.
Arctic marine governance opportunities for transatlantic. Mining and lack of governance threaten arctic freshwater. The objective of the book is to take an institutional perspective on climate change in the arctic discussing both mitigation and adaptation. Governance of arctic offshore oil and gas 1st edition. Culture and climate should have been a vehicle to provide people struggling to be heard a chance to present their stories to a broader public. Climate governance in the arctic by timo koivurova. The stockholm arctic seminar is a series arranged by the research project assessing arctic futures. In the arctic, climate change and hopeful signs the big. The book addresses the significant changes and developments in the marine arctic, with descriptions and recommendations reflecting the current governance environment. In the arctic, many of the drivers of change relate to global processes, such as climate change, longrange transport of pollutants, and volatile resource markets, which raises questions about what role a regional governance body should play in relation to other international gover. Aug 21, 2018 marzio mian, an italian journalist who explored extensively the arctic regions for decades and recently published the book arctic. Feb 07, 2019 recent publications include urban climate vulnerability and governance in the russian north 2015 and cities of the world, sixth edition 2016. The book is organized around three main themes covering the physical changes being seen in the arctic, policy and governance issues, and the impact of climate.
Against the backdrop of climate change and population growth, these water stresses will be particularly exacerbated by rapid resource development and lack of sufficient governance, especially regarding the protection of arctic freshwater resources. Climate governance in the arctic is intended for an audience of international lawyers, international relations scholars and political scientists concerned with the regional implications of climate change for existing governance regimes and the role of indigenous peoples within those. Climate governance in the arctic is intended for an audience of international lawyers, international relations scholars and political scientists concerned with the regional implications of climate. Since 2009, a diverse group of developing states that includes china, brazil, ethiopia and costa rica has been advancing unprecedented. Among these are new and expanding fisheries in the arctic ocean. In the arctic, climate change and hopeful signs the. Policy, governance, and climate change in the circumpolar north suny press. It focuses on how relevant regimes, institutions and governance systems support. Arctic governance in a changing world 9781442235649.
Indeed, various actors and legal regimes are involved the governance of the arctic region, with the law of the sea playing a fundamental role. Conclusions on climate governance in the arctic diva. The books focus on arctic governance offers unique insights within climate change mitigation and adaptation research. Earlier, he took part in a number of projects dealing with the eus role in the arctic, as well as climate change impacts on indigenous and local communities in the region. Apr 10, 2014 in his other research activities, he deals with arctic governance, legal issues, and sociocultural changes, as well as arctic indigenous politics.
Policy, governance, and climate change in the circumpolar north. Climate governance in the arctic by timo koivurova, paperback. It specifically addresses how the arctic council has responded to global pressures from pollution, climate change and increasing demand for resources and its links to extractive industries. The project team published a book titled contesting the arctic. Understanding the arctic result in brief cordis european. According to the ipcc intergovernmental panel on climate change, the arctic is experiencing the fast and drastic climate change with a temperature increase of 1. In the arctic, climate change and hopeful signs ub now. For long, we have been defining the arctic as an exceptional area, a region to which the general tensions of the major powers will mostly not extend. The institute holistically studies the central policy issues facing these regionswith an emphasis on arctic governance, climate change, economic development, scientific research, security, and indigenous communitiesand communicates trusted analysis to policymakers and other stakeholders. Climate change and ocean governance brings together authors from political science and cognate disciplines to examine the political and policy dimensions of climate change for our oceans. It is often remarked that regional arctic governance is unique, and even exceptional. Drawing on the expertise of 29 contributors from 16 countries, the book analyzes climate justice from an. This volume explores the governance of the transforming arctic from an.
We cannot guarantee that governance of arctic offshore oil and gas book is available in the library, click get book button to download or read online books. Climate governance in the developing world nhbs academic. Climate change and evolving regional ocean governance in the arctic chapter 24. The book is organized around three main themes, covering the physical changes being seen in the arctic, policy and governance issues, and the impact of climate change on the cultures and communities of the region. Emerging issues on arctic environmental and climate change.
The arctic yearbook has an intellectual bias towards exploring regional governance, development and security, which in the past two decades has provided a front row seat to one of the most rapidly changing and exciting evolutions in contemporary world politics. Environment and policy ser climate governance in the arctic. This book explores the extraordinary challenges climate change is posing to the. Arctic thaw reads like a book length national geographic article a very short book. This is the first book to examine arctic defense policy and military security from the perspective of all eight arctic states. This open access book is a result of the dalhousieled research project safe navigation and environment protection, supported by a grant from the ocean. Prospects for arctic shipping are also presented, though not as extensively. Andreas kraemer addresses the significant changes and developments the arctic has undergone in the recent years. Jan 17, 2014 learn more about the book external link to publisher. A good introduction to environmental issues in the arctic and climate change, but lacks depth and relies on news articles and web sites for its sources. Governing arctic change global perspectives kathrin. Download or read online governance of arctic offshore oil and gas full in pdf, epub and kindle. In the arctic, climate change and hopeful signs school. Arctic indigenous peoples, climate change impacts, and adaptation.
The arctic is an exemplary world region for the intricacies of humannature relationships and the complex entanglements of environmental, climate, resource and security governance at all levels. Polar oceans governance in an era of environmental change. Case studies in global and regional governance challenges. Case studies in global and regional governance challenges seeks to fill that void, providing an overview of the landscape of climate justice from a variety of legal and geographic perspectives in a case study format. The book is organized around three main themes covering the physical changes being seen in the arctic, policy and governance issues, and the impact of climate change on the cultures and communities of the region. In days gone by, when a caged canary taken into mines stopped singing, coal miners knew that the carbon monoxide gas level was so high that they had to escape the chamber. Governance of arctic offshore oil and gas pdf books. When science meets policy palgrave, 2009 and arctic governance. Yun sun is codirector of the east asia program and director of the china program at the stimson center. It also examines the extent to which the varying governance arrangements support adaptation for the region. It also examines the extent to which the varying governance arrangements in the arctic support adaptation and the development of adaptation processes for the region.
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