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, …

ArcticHubs Inari + Varangerfjord future forum & farewell (for now!)

Just as we were feeling the full benefits of being a close and familiar family, the four years of ArcticHubs project is closing out its busy calendar of research activities and events. To mark one of the important focal points from the concluding work package, local residents, authorities and research teams are converging together to attend the Inari future forum and final meeting between 17-19 June. Generously hosted by the …

ArcticHubs sweeps into Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 with Arctic Science Summit Week 2024

Touching on a wide range of issues and methods covering multiple disciplines, the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2024 has rapidly become one of the centrepieces in the Arctic research calendar. Demonstrating the expanding interest and reach of Arctic research, ASSW 2024 was hosted in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. Many of the Arctic focused EU Horizon 2020 research projects had a presence at ASSW and gathered around the EU …

ArcticHubs webinar on Environmental impacts in Arctic Hubs gave a kick-start to the ArcticHubs spring webinar series

With the target of summarising our project findings in bite sized chunks, the ArcticHubs spring 2024 webinar series got off to a lively start in February, with the opening session sharing about the environmental impacts on hubs in the Arctic Hubs as organized in work package 2. The objective of that block of research was to assess the changes in the Arctic environment and its ecosystem services that are caused …

Latest workshop to evolve the ArcticHubs research tools 🛠️

Taking advantage of an already strong participation of ArcticHubs researchers at Arctic Frontiers 2024, we doubled up to use the visit to additionally stage an interactive workshop to refine developments around two of our collaborative research tools – namely QMethod, and Social Licence to Operate (SLO) beyond the mining sector. In addition to Arctic Frontiers, the Norwegian Arctic city of Tromsø also hosts three of our consortium organisations (NORCE, NOFIMA, …

ArcticHubs sweeps into Tromsø for Arctic Frontiers 2024 ❄️

Despite significant travel disruptions due to the wild and windy welcome to Tromsø from storm Ingunn, the ArcticHubs project still contributed a strong presence at the 2024 edition of the annual gathering for Arctic Frontiers. The week for ArcticHubs began at the lively inter-disciplinary poster session, where the evolving digital game was presented in poster form. To allow curious attendees an opportunity to play a test version of the game …

Reflecting on a gathering of minds: the ArcticHubs annual meeting in Alagna Valsesia, Italy

Nestled within the scenic embrace of the Italian Alps, the annual ArcticHubs meeting in Alagna Valsesia unfolded as a testament to collaborative research and shared ambitions. Hosted by the University of Turin, this meeting brought together a diverse group of experts, researchers, and practitioners committed to the study and sustainability of Arctic and Alpine regions. Upon our arrival, we were introduced to the picturesque mountain village of Alagna by professor …

Envisioning the Arctic of tomorrow: Inari Arctic youth gathering

As the world contends with the reverberations of climate change and the evolving landscape of industries, the Arctic stands at the forefront of transformation. The imperative to comprehend the trajectory of the distinctive Arctic ecosystem has drawn a diverse assembly of youth to Inari, Lapland, Finland. From the 16th to the 18th of August, young individuals hailing from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Greenland gathered beside the tranquil expanse of …

Exploring future scenarios for land use and livelihood: insights from Inari Arctic hub

Inari, the municipality with the largest land area in Finland, grapples with intricate issues related to land use and livelihood management. Despite its sparse population, Inari holds significant importance as a central location for the vibrant indigenous Sámi culture in Finland. The recent ArcticHubs meeting held in Inari shed light on the complex interplay between tourism, reindeer herding, and the preservation of Sámi culture. This blog post seeks to provide …

Coexistence and Innovation around Varangerfjord Hub: new responses to Arctic challenges

The Varangerfjord hub, adjacent to the Norway-Russia-Finland tri-border, at first glance may appear as a remote and unassuming region on the fringes of the European Arctic. However, the recent seminar coordinated by ArcticHubs partner NOFIMA shed further light on the region’s vibrant ecosystem of adaptation and innovation amidst increasing competition for resources and livelihood spaces across the fjord area. With contributions from ArcticHubs researchers, community stakeholders, local businesses, and entrepreneurs, …