Our Projects
As a think tank, we believe that policy recommendations and capacity building programs must be rooted in strategic, field-based research. That’s why we’re committed to providing practical projects backed by rigorous research.
Our projects provide data, analysis, and policy recommendations on circumpolar security challenges. The Arctic Institute’s team uses research to empower northern communities to be more secure through network building, workshops, summer schools, and knowledge exchange programs.
The aim of the ArcBlue project is to contribute to both blue value creation and development of competence within the blue sectors of fisheries and aqua-/mariculture in the Arctic regions of Northern Norway, Alaska, and Greenland.
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Alaska and North Norway share an economic dependence on maritime industries and the potential for sustainable blue economy development. AlaskaNor explores opportunities for both regions to mutually tackle the challenges of developing a regional blue economy.
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Although China’s presence in the Arctic has been described the effects of its engagement on Arctic governance have not been studied in depth.
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Urbanization, globalization, and climate change are activating migrations of species, settlements, and cultures across Arctic coastlines in new and unpredictable ways. Our research coordination network brings hundreds of scientists together to examine these changing mobilities.
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Early career researchers bring creativity and inclusion to Arctic decision-making tables across the region. Through visiting fellowships, virtual colleges, and conferences, our programs support a lasting, policy-oriented network of early career Arctic professionals.
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The future of the North will be determined by the choices, aspirations, and priorities of its youth. As leaders of tomorrow, Arctic youth face challenges of health, food security, education, and climate change – but they are also presented with opportunities.
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GEOARC aims to discuss the debate about the security and geopolitical conditions in the Arctic.
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GEOSEAS aims to understand geopolitical challenges in a changing Arctic via the dynamics of emerging spatial disputes over maritime space.
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The Arctic is a lot more than polar bears and endless snow, so why do we picture it that way? Our partnership with High North News brings you critical, cutting edge coverage of Arctic news across the region.
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As the Arctic Ocean becomes more accessible, new challenges to ocean governance begin to emerge. Understanding how regional disputes can create global consequences requires an exploration into what creates conflicts related to ocean space and marine resources.
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Svalbard’s economy holds the potential to transition from coal mining to sustainable fisheries management. To succeed, we must examine under what conditions new activity in this part of the Arctic might expand and work to enhance knowledge in businesses and among decision-makers.
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Our Approach
At The Arctic Institute, we use a three-pronged methodology to make change happen.
Provide research-based solutions to current and future Arctic challenges
Our vision is to work for a more just, secure, and sustainable Arctic. To fulfil our mission, our organization has created a network of experts to identify and work with specific governance issues and develop adequate solutions to current and future challenges to Arctic security.
Co-create with partner organizations, communities and knowledge holders
To achieve our mission, we partner with organizations who share our commitment to building a more just, sustainable, and secure Arctic. We focus on building collaborations with Arctic and non-Arctic organizations to learn from and work towards a common goal.
Contribute to Arctic Research Worldwide
Education and dissemination are key to our mission and vision. Together, we help experts communicate and share their research to a wider audience. Our goal is to engage the broader public and raise awareness about how we can work together to work for a more just, secure, and sustainable Arctic.
Our Annual Impact
1000+
People networked through events
500+
Weekly news stories shared
80+
Publications