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Economic Brief 2 - Arctic Transport: Environmental, Social and Geopolitical Concerns
No full text<p>The transport sector is the second largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Given this context, this JUSTNORTH Economic Brief considers how Arctic countries have taken different paths towards energy transition in line with European climate change goals. In particular, we consider private transport electrification and the opening of new railway networks in the region. Special attention has been given to justice issues that have emerged during the research process, as well as to the impact of these initiatives on the Sustainable Development Goals and on ecosystem services. These considerations must be carefully balanced with complementary sustainable development goals.</p>
Economic Brief 4 - Recreation and Tourism
No full text<p>This brief explores the impact of tourism in the Arctic based on findings from various case studies within the JUSTNORTH project. It highlights how the allure of the Arctic's landscape attracts visitors but also emphasizes the threat posed by climate change to the region's long-term sustainability and the societies dependent on it. In the tourism industry, issues like unequal employment contracts and a lack of stakeholder involvement in decision-making on national and global levels hinder sustainability. Moreover, the absence of comprehensive regulations beyond consumer rights affects several UN Sustainable Development Goals negatively. The report discusses justice-related problems, ecosystem services, and their connection to these goals. It concludes by suggesting potential regulatory solutions such as certification programs, better employment approaches, and coordinated spatial planning.</p>
Economic Brief 3 - Non-Energy Resource Extraction (mining and fisheries): Governance, Justice, and Sustainability
No full text<p>This brief discusses the governance and impact of (Sub-)Arctic fisheries and mining, highlighting the importance of justice, sustainability, and ecosystem services based on findings from the JUSTNORTH case studies. These sectors are governed by a complex mix of policies, regulations, ownership frameworks, and standards that influence who benefits and who bears the burdens. Assessing justice and sustainability requires examining different spatial scales, recognizing that what benefits global sustainability might involve unsustainable practices at the local level. There's a notable contrast between the distribution of socio-economic benefits and environmental impacts, which can worsen existing inequalities. Procedural justice hinges on the process, timing, and involvement of stakeholders/rightsholders in consultations. Concerns about opposition to energy development are not exclusive to the oil and gas sector; the approach to project development matters more than the specific technology or energy type. Thus, justifying renewable energy development solely based on decarbonization efforts isn't sufficient; considerations of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) must be balanced with other sustainable development goals.</p>
JUSTNORTH Justice Database
No full textJUSTNORTH is an EU-funded climate action project exploring the perspectives and values that stakeholders can bring to Arctic economic decision-making. The JUSTNORTH Justice Database is the final outcome of the project's work with theories and frameworks of justice. It is a database of bibliographic materials organised in folders related to schools of justice philosophy (i.e., libertarianism, feminism) and applied approaches (i.e., environmental, energy) in justice. It also includes folders for grey literature and justice organisations. The database is intended to be a study and research resource for its users, both within JUSTNORTH and for those researching issues of justice beyond the project. This dataset includes Access and Excel versions that can be downloaded, there is also a living version on Zotero (https://www.zotero.org/groups/4662062/justnorth_justice_database/library). JUSTNORTH received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 869327
Policy Brief 6: Recommendations. Arctic Governance Institution as Enablers and Barriers for Justice
No full text<ol><li>Overcome the compartmentalization in institutions, so that objectives and cultures are better aligned toward more comprehensive and interconnected modes of operation, for instance by setting up regular roundtables for different institutions</li><li>oster greater transparency and institutional openness towards society</li><li>Strengthen institutional capacity in organisations where this is lacking</li><li>Encourage greater participation in governance by Arctic youth, for instance by appointing an ombudsman for future generations or establishing youth councils</li></ol>
Economic Brief 1 - Energy Transition in the Arctic: Governance and Justice Implications : Key Recommendations
No full text<ol><li>Renewable energy projects frequently draw ire of local communities. Early, meaningful, and collaborative engagement is key to building partnerships and turning sceptics into allies.</li><li>Renewable energy development cannot only be justified by the decarbonisation effort. Broader social and economic concerns for Arctic communities must be integrally taken into account.</li><li>Placing justice-based conditions and concerns at the heart of energy decision-making (for example, concerning permitting and licensing) holds significant potential to build a more legitimate energy governance regime in the Arctic.</li></ol>
JUSTNORTH Policy Brief 6:Arctic Governance Institutions as Enablers and Barriers of Justice
No full textJUSTNORTH Policy Brief 6:Arctic Governance Institutions as Enablers and Barriers of Justice
No full textJUSTNORTH Policy Brief 4:The Planning of Arctic Landscapes and Seascapes and Its Impact on Sustainability
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