Arctic youth envision the future in Inari, Finland: join the discussion!

In the pristine landscapes of Inari, Finland, an upcoming workshop promises to unravel intriguing perspectives on the future of the Arctic. Set to take place on August 17th, this gathering will bring together young individuals hailing from diverse corners of the Arctic region – Greenland, Iceland, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. 🌍 Exploring Alternative Futures The focal point of the workshop lies in the intricate mapping of both threats and opportunities …

ArcticHubs Consortium Partners set to host next General Assembly in Alagna Valsesia, Italy in September 2023

The ArcticHubs Consortium, comprised of a group of international partners, is eagerly preparing for its upcoming General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Alagna Valsesia, Italy, in September 2023. The host of this significant event will be the University of Turin, one of the prominent members of the project Consortium. This gathering marks an important milestone for the Consortium as it brings together partner organisations and hub leaders in one …

Interview with Kristine Lynge-Pedersen, researcher at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources: of interest in the use of fjords

Could you first tell us something about yourself and your role within ArcticHubs? I was employed as a social researcher at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources (GINR) a year after the start of the ArcticHubs project. As the principal researcher in Nuuk looking at tourism and indigenous livelihoods, I have been most directly involving in introducing and applying for the first time in this context, the research methods such …

Co-creation, synergies and how science can address the current challenges the Arctic is facing today: ASSW 2023 conference

By.Jerbelle Elomina and Ivana Zivojinovic (BOKU, Vienna) The Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2023 held in the beautiful city of Vienna just concluded and it was a massive success! Thanks to the organizers: International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) and the Austrian Polar Research Institute (APRI) for providing the extensive opportunities to share research findings. Being hosted this year in BOKU’s home base of Vienna, meant it was an ideal opportunity …

Land-use, reconciliation and justice in the Arctic: PolarCluster Action Group in Tromsø

On the fringes of the annual Arctic Frontiers event in Tromsø, a smaller gathering of related projects converged at the offices of our partner the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research (NOFIMA), where we seized an opportunity to consider the synergies arising from our overlapping research themes.  Four projects @ArcticHubs, @JustNorth, @CharterArctic and @ArcticPassion all form part of the EU Horizon funded Polar Cluster of research (#EUPolarCluster), and, with …

A collaborative workshop with JustNorth and Charter at Arctic Frontiers 2023

Organising a workshop together with sister projects from the Arctic Taking advantage of the annual Arctic Frontiers event in Tromsø, Norway, in 2023, three sister EU Horizon 2020 funded research projects ArcticHubs / Charter / JustNorth are coming together to stage a collaborative workshop titled Land use, reconciliation and justice in the Arctic. Hosted at the offices of Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research (NOFIMA) on 1st Feburary 2023, …

Finding a blend and a balance across disciplines, research tools, and livelihood sectors: ArcticHubs annual meeting 2022

ArcticHubs annual meeting , 21-24 September 2022 – Magma UNESCO Global Geopark One of the most ambitious features of the ArcticHubs project has been to draw together research across the diverse, but often interwoven livelihood sectors that are transforming lives and communities throughout the European Arctic. In order to achieve this aim, the project is having to balance inputs from an array of natural and social science disciplines. In turn, …

Participatory research tools: Delphi method to assess desirable futures and identify dissents over Arctic

Different interests, geopolitical plans and socio-economic activities are leading to many challenges in Arctic land use management. There are already guidelines and legal norms for improving participation and decision-making processes on land-use planning for Arctic Countries, such as in Finland. But still the effectiveness of participation vary a lot, and Arctic land use is under great pressure nowadays. As part of the project research, different in-depth analytical research methods are …

Maptionnaire & ArcticHubs: using PPGIS for stakeholder engagement in the Arctic

We recently had our partner Maptionnaire writing about us. As the project’s goal is to find a way of designing solutions together with multiple stakeholders, it’s crucial to gather their opinions, as well as understand their practices of using the land, the sea, or other resources. Maptionnaire Community Engagement Platform is used as a data collection and conflict negotiation tool by the researchers, as well as a platform for communication …