Discovering the future of Arctic communitiesn through a videobox series

In the framework of the Arctichubs project we are excited to introduce a compelling video series, or “videobox.” This videobox sheds light on our key findings regarding the current perceptions of development within local Arctic communities and explores their envisioned future scenarios. Our focus encompasses both the evolution of existing economic activities and the emergence of new ones in the Arctic region. Highlighted sectors include fish farming, forestry, mining, tourism, …

Participatory research tools: Q-methodology to study perspectives

As used in ArcticHubs, Q-method is being conducted as part of the in-depth analysis of local people’s perception of the existing and new economic activities in the Arctic. It is being used in particular to assess local stakeholders, policy makers and citizens’ perceptions, in order to identify and cluster like-minded people into so-called opinion types. This makes viewpoints across different parts of the Arctic region and industries comparable. Hereafter a …