Arctic Economy

Discover the economic past, present, and future of Arctic communities in the "Arctic Economy" course. Investigate the challenges faced by Indigenous, North American, Russian, and Nordic Arctic communities in a modern world. Learn to recognize the opportunities and challenges of economic development in the Arctic, including local and global drivers.

• Understand the social, cultural, and political context of local, national, and circumpolar Arctic economies.
• Module 1: Delve into globalization and sustainable Arctic economies, including the impact of international cooperation on Arctic fisheries.
• Module 2: Explore the connection of local and regional economies with the outside world, and the historical influences shaping the Arctic.
• Module 3: Examine the history of globalization in the Arctic and debunk myths surrounding Arctic oil.
• Module 4: Conclude with reflections on the future of the Arctic economy.

Join this unique collaboration to venture above the 60th parallel North and gain insights into how Arctic communities adapt to change while preserving their ways of life and cultural traditions.