The Routledge Handbook of Arctic Governance

The Routledge Handbook of Arctic Governance edited by Elena Conde and Corine Wood-Donnelly, is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted issues surrounding governance in the Arctic region. Delving into the complex intersections of justice, sustainability, and security in Arctic politics, it is divided into six sections - Perspectives and Governance Dynamics - Indigenous Agency - Security and (Geo)Political Strategies - Ethics and Justice - Ocean Legal and Environmental Challenges - Sustainable Development and Economic Challenges - a Final Chapter and an Epilogue, this multidisciplinary volume unites scholars across the social sciences to offer a comprehensive exploration of Arctic governance Building on the Horizon 2020 JUSTNORTH project, the volume highlights the importance of influencing regulatory frameworks to ensure sustainable economic development and just societies in the Arctic. It shows how security concerns permeate all levels of governance-from national military strategies to community-level human security, where adaptation to climate change is crucial. This handbook serves as a vital resource for understanding how justice, security, and sustainability shape Arctic governance. It will be of interest to scholars and students of global governance, security studies, environmental studies, and geopolitics, offering insights into the region's pressing social, environmental, and geopolitical issues.

Elena Conde has been a Professor of Public International Law at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) since 1997. She holds a PhD in Law from UCM (cum laude, 1996), and her research covers a wide range of topics, including the Arctic and Antarctica. She led Spain's first Arctic research project on social sciences and served as Spain's delegate to the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) from 2013 to 2021. Professor Conde also led the WP6 of the H2020 JUSTNORTH project. Additionally, she is the Director of the Polar Studies Diploma at UCM. Dr. Corine Wood-Donnelly is an Associate Professor of International Relations and the High North at Nord University, focusing on Arctic governance, maritime law, and state practices. Her research explores territorial and resource sovereignty, search and rescue, geopolitics and justice. She now coordinates NORD Arctic and was the Scientific Coordinator for the EU-funded JUSTNORTH project.

1. Arctic Social and Political Challenges 2. Visitors to the Arctic 3. Wilderness and its Governance in the Arctic Context 4. Mineral Resources and Their Governance Challenges in the Arctic Region 5. Arctic Science: Governance, Role and Significance 6. The Arctic Council: Advocating for Cooperation in Times of Emerging Threats 7. The Web of Arctic Governance Fora. More than just the Council 8. Human Rights in the Arctic 9. Participation Trophy or Agency? Indigenous Rights and Representation at the Arctic Council 10. Leadership Transforming the Past and Present Educational Landscape in Sapmi 11. Engaging with Arctic Stakeholders and Rightsholders in Research and Economic Development Projects 12. Rethinking the Practice of Arctic Science Diplomacy 13. The Arctic Strategies of Non-Arctic States 14.The European Union and Justice in the European Arctic (Adam Stepien) 15. Striving Towards Comprehensive Security and Governance in the US: An Assessment 16. Russia's Arctic Strategy: From "Hard" to "Soft" Security 17. The Arctic's Governance with Chinese Characteristics during Xi Jinping's Government (2012-2023) 18. Ethics in Arctic Justice, Law and Governance 19. Towards Gender Equality in the Arctic 20. The Just City in the Arctic 21.Geoengineering Governance in the Arctic: Just Transition or Technological Climate Nightmare? 22. A Legal and Political Analysis of Maritime Arctic Boundary Disputes and its Future Scenarios 23. Current and Projected Pressures on Arctic Marine Biodiversity and Possible Governance Responses 24. A Legal Perspective of the Environmental Security of the Arctic Ocean 25. Arctic High Sea Fisheries Governance 26. Arctic Marine Environmental Challenges and Their Regulatory Framework 27. Arctic Energy Governance: Complexity, Transitions and the Oversized Role of Nation States 28. Core Issues in Russia's Arctic Economy: Plans and Challenges for Shipping and Resource Extraction 29. Sustainable Business Development in the Arctic. The Status and Insights for the Years to Come 30. Environmental Conflicts in the Arctic and Potential Impacts of the EU Green Deal 31. Final Chapter: Reflections on the Challenges of Sovereignty as a Concept in Arctic Governance Epilogue: The Arctic in Blue: predicting the future (Mads Qvist Frederiksen)