Arctic economic development in uncertain times
Journal: Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks
Year: 2024

Arctic economic development is driven primarily by the extraction of natural resources, including hydrocarbons, hard minerals, and fish. This natural wealth is located within remote Arctic marine and terrestrial regions and requires expanded infrastructure and transportation networks. There is, however, great uncertainty about the future development of Arctic resources. Continuing climate change (and extreme warming of the Arctic) improves conditions for navigation in the Arctic but also complic