Arctic Summer College 2011

Arctic Summer College 2011

Project
Duration: Aug 2011

The Arctic Summer College 2011, hosted by Ecologic Institute, provides a platform for Arctic researchers to debate and develop ideas about a range of issues facing Arctic decision-makers, such as: Arctic economic, environmental and security policy; the impacts of large scale energy projects at the regional scale; and approaches to ecosystem-based management.

The 2011 Arctic Summer College included 13 researchers from Europe, Canada and the US who participated in bi-weekly seminars to discuss ongoing research and develop opportunities for future collaboration. Key issues being addressed include:

Arctic governance (e.g. Arctic Council restructuring)
Geopolitics – especially EU/Russia relations
Security – military and environmental security
Integrated ecosystem based management
Indigenous peoples rights and natural resource development
Environmental standards for shipping, resource extraction and tourism

The 2011 Arctic Summer College builds on the Ecologic Institute Arctic TRANSFORM Dialogue on Transatlantic Policy Options for Supporting Adaptation in the Marine Arctic and EU Arctic Footprint and Policy Assessment.

Contact

Sandra Cavalieri

Associate

Arctic Winter College 2021

Jan - Mar 2021

Event:Discussion

Ecologic Institute's Arctic Summer College, supported by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, hosted a side event on sustainable development in the Arctic that welcomed over 50 participants in its first session during the Arctic Circle Assembly on 20 October 2018. A recording of the side event is available online.

Participation, Appropriation, Representation: Towards an inclusive, sustainable Arctic – Arctic Circle Assembly 2018 Side Event

20 October 2018
Reykjavík, Iceland

Project

"Strengthening Cooperation between Arctic and Non-Arctic Countries" was the theme of a meeting of Arctic Think Tanks at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2018 in Reykjavík, Iceland. The focus was on the role and functions of policy institutes – or think tanks – in addressing the specific challenges of the Circumpolar North and how its peoples and countries relate with the rest of the world. The meeting was convened by the Arctic Summer College.

Arctic Think Tank Panel at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2018

Nov 2018

Event:Digital Event

The Arctic Summer College brings together Arctic experts, professionals, and students for a transdisciplinary exchange on key Arctic issues. The webinar series, which was conceived by Ecologic Institute in 2011, covered in 2018 four thematic modules: (1) Environmental Sciences, (2) Energy and Resources, (3) International Governance, and (4) Social Sciences. The webinar series is available online.

Arctic Summer College 2018

11 July - 29 August 2018
Berlin, Germany and Washington DC, United States

Project

The Arctic Summer College 2017 virtual campus was open to participating Arctic experts, specialists and students in July and August 2017. It provided information on a wide range of topics, including the regional impact of climate change on the Arctic, local challenges such as land use, energy production and distribution and food security, as well as activities in the Arctic Council and the need for a vision for the Arctic.

Arctic Summer College 2017

Jul - Aug 2017

Project

The Arctic Summer College 2018 virtual campus was open to participating Arctic experts, specialists and students in July and August 2018. It provided information on a wide range of topics, including the regional impact of climate change on the Arctic, local challenges such as land use, energy production and distribution and food security, as well as activities in the Arctic Council and the need for a vision for the Arctic.

Arctic Summer College 2018

Jul - Aug 2018

Publication:Book

This book, edited by Ecologic Institute's Brendan O'Donnell, Max Gruenig, and Arne Riedel, highlights both the diversity of perspectives and approaches to Arctic research and the inherent interdisciplinary nature of studying and understanding this incomparable region. The chapters are divided into four liberally-defined sections to provide space for dynamic interpretation and dialogue in search of sustainable solutions to the issues facing the Arctic. From governance to technology, scientific research to social systems, human health to economic development, the authors discuss fundamental questions while looking toward the Arctic’s future. Whether the reader is well-versed in the history and complexity of Arctic policy or looking for an insightful introduction to the vast world of Arctic research, everyone will find answers that lead to new questions and even more discoveries in these pages, laying the foundation for tomorrow’s discussion on the future of the Arctic.

Arctic Summer College Yearbook

An Interdisciplinary Look into Arctic Sustainable Development

Year 2018

Event:Digital Event

Between July and September 2017 this nine-part webinar series brought together Arctic experts, professionals and students. The webinar series covered topics including shipping and marine governance, energy, environmental impact assessments, science, security, and indigenous communities in the Arctic.

Arctic Summer College 2017 – Webinar Series

13 July - 31 August 2017
Berlin, Germany and Washington DC, United States

Event:Digital Event

Between July and October 2016 this six-part webinar series brought together Arctic experts, professionals and students. The webinar series covered topics including shipping and marine governance, energy, environmental impact assessments, science, security, and indigenous communities in the Arctic.

Arctic Summer College 2016 – Webinar Series

13 July - 8 October 2016
Berlin, Germany

Team: Golo Bartsch

Sandra Cavalieri

ir. Colette de Roo

Raleigh Davis

Thibaud Henin

Andrew Reid

Rebeka Ryvola

Elena von Sperber

Susanah Stoessel

Dr. des. Hannah Strauß

Franziska Lehmann

Elizabeth Tedsen JD

R. Andreas Kraemer
Duration: Aug 2011
Project ID: Arctic Summer College
Keywords: Arctic

Biodiversity

Climate Foreign Policy

Coastal + Marine

Education

Events

Foreign Policy

Governance

Mobility

Public Diplomacy

Resource Conservation + Circular Economy

Further Links

ProjectTransatlantic Policy Options for Supporting Adaptations in the Marine Arctic (Arctic TRANSFORM)

The Arctic TRANSFORM project developed transatlantic policy options for supporting adaptation in the marine Arctic environment based on input from more than 50 experts on Arctic policy in the areas of environmental governance, indigenous peoples, hydrocarbons, shipping,... Read more

Transatlantic Policy Options for Supporting Adaptations in the Marine Arctic (Arctic TRANSFORM)

Duration: Jan 2008 - Jun 2009
Funding: European Commission, Directorate-General for External Relations (DG Relex), International

ProjectArctic Footprint and Policy Assessment

Arctic Footprint and Policy Assessment

The Arctic is often referred to as the bellwether of global climate change. According to the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment and the most recent assessment from IPCC, the warming rate is twice that of the global average, with predictions of further increases leading to... Read more

Arctic Footprint and Policy Assessment

Duration: Dec 2009 - Dec 2010
Funding: European Commission, Directorate-General Environment (DG Environment), International

PublicationArticleThe EU's Arctic Footprint

As part of the EU's efforts to define its role in Arctic management and decision making, the European Commission Directorate-General for the Environment funded the EU Arctic Footprint and Policy Assessment to determine its impact, responsibilities, and policy options to... Read more

Cavalieri, Sandra et al. 2011: "The EU's Arctic Footprint". Journal of Nordregio, Vol. 11, No. 2, 27.

PresentationSpeechEU Arctic Footprint and Policy Assessment - Project Results

EU Arctic Footprint and Policy Assessment - Project Results

Elizabeth Tedsen, Transatlantic Fellow, attended the International Arctic Legal Forum: "Protection and Sustainable Development of the Arctic: Legal Aspects" in Salekhard (Russia) and presented Ecologic Institute’s EU Arctic Footprint and Policy Assessment projects. The... Read more

Speech:EU Arctic Footprint and Policy Assessment - Project Results

Date: 26 October 2011
Location: Salekhard, Saint Martin (French part)

PublicationReportÖkologisch nachhaltige Nutzung mit hohen Umweltstandards in der Arktis – Umweltleitlinien deutscher Arktispolitik

The Arctic environment faces many influences that threaten its very existence: climate change and its impacts already present challenges for many ecosystems. Economic activities within the region, as fisheries, shipping, mining and transport of resources as well as... Read more

Riedel, A., Bach, I., Abhold, K., Hoffmann, H., Stephen, K., Schopmans, H., 2020: Ökologisch nachhaltige Nutzung mit hohen Umweltstandards in der Arktis – Umweltleitlinien deutscher Arktispolitik. Abschlussbericht. Umweltbundesamt, Dessau-Roßlau.

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Climate
Climate Foreign Policy
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Economics
Education
Energy
Environmental Law – Ecologic Legal
Evaluation
Events
Finance
Food
Foreign Policy
Governance
Health
Indicators
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International Development
Land Use
Mobility
Nature-based Solutions and Green Infrastructure
Plastics
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