Thematic Network on Arctic and Northern Governance

The focus of this thematic network is multilevel and comparative governance in the circumpolar north.  The network facilitates collaboration between researchers who study the institutional evolution of Arctic and northern governance from the local to global levels. It also encourages the comparative examination of governance across different political jurisdictions in the circumpolar north.  The network welcomes research collaboration between academics and stakeholders that responds to regional and local needs.

Current Sub-Themes:

1. Green Transition
2. Public policymaking and ecosystem stewardship
3. Indigenous political leadership (region/federal)
4. Legitimacy and emotions in local governance and Arctic cooperation
5. Sámi-EU relations
6. Arctic Natural Resources Management & Resilience Strategy

• Garbis, Z., McCarthy, E., Orttung, R.W. et al. Governing the green economy in the Arctic. Climatic Change 176, 33 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-023-03506-3

More information and past activities can be found here.

Gregory Poelzer, Lead of the UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic and Northern Governance