Projektdetaljer
Beskrivelse
The Arctic climate is changing at a rapid pace compared to most other places in the world, which also implies that climate adaptation and disaster handling becomes essential to ensure societal safety in settlements in the High Arctic. Climate adaptation and societal safety contribute to sustainable community development in the Arctic by 1) climate adaptation measures to ensure societal safety in natural hazard prone communities (social sustainability) and 2) avoiding and reducing the consequences of climate related natural hazard disasters and by ensuring that solutions such as Build Back Better in risky areas represents an economically sustainable solution (economic sustainability) The overall objective of the project is to generate new knowledge about current and future climate adaptation and handling of natural hazard events in remote settlements in the Arctic fostering sustainability and resilience. Secondary research objectives are
to develop new knowledge and solutions related to 1) the climate risk picture and community resilience, 2) early warning systems, 3) relocation from high-risk areas, 4) emergency preparedness and crisis management, and 5) transfer of climate adaptation experience from the Arctic.
The theoretical approach and methodology consist of a combination of a risk governance model, action research, and the use of mixed methods. While risk governance provides a framework to handle systemic risks across actors, action research promotes active participation and practical results with added value for Arctic societies. Four use cases in three contexts will be studied in close collaboration with local stakeholders: Longyearbyen (Svalbard, Norway); Tassilaq (Greenland, Denmark); and Seyðisfjörður and Neskaupstaður (Iceland).
Novel aspects of the project is knowledge on climate adaptation, which is lagging both in the Arctic and globally. Experiences from the High Arctic will be valuable for other parts of the Arctic and the rest of the world. Another original aspect of the project is the participatory approach with close collaboration and exchange of experience across communities in the High Arctic, both indigenous and other local communities. The interdisciplinary set-up of the research team is an original aspect of the project, since there is a lack of an interdisciplinary societal safety perspectives on climate change, natural hazards and adaptation.
to develop new knowledge and solutions related to 1) the climate risk picture and community resilience, 2) early warning systems, 3) relocation from high-risk areas, 4) emergency preparedness and crisis management, and 5) transfer of climate adaptation experience from the Arctic.
The theoretical approach and methodology consist of a combination of a risk governance model, action research, and the use of mixed methods. While risk governance provides a framework to handle systemic risks across actors, action research promotes active participation and practical results with added value for Arctic societies. Four use cases in three contexts will be studied in close collaboration with local stakeholders: Longyearbyen (Svalbard, Norway); Tassilaq (Greenland, Denmark); and Seyðisfjörður and Neskaupstaður (Iceland).
Novel aspects of the project is knowledge on climate adaptation, which is lagging both in the Arctic and globally. Experiences from the High Arctic will be valuable for other parts of the Arctic and the rest of the world. Another original aspect of the project is the participatory approach with close collaboration and exchange of experience across communities in the High Arctic, both indigenous and other local communities. The interdisciplinary set-up of the research team is an original aspect of the project, since there is a lack of an interdisciplinary societal safety perspectives on climate change, natural hazards and adaptation.
Lægmandssprog
The Arctic threats can be unforgiving but not unmanageable. The ARCHAIC project will continue the work done on safety, risk and crisis management that so many before us has paved the way for. While hazards of the region has increased in both scope and magnitude it continue be the knowledge of indigenous, local and the early polar explores who form the backbone of safer Arctic communities.
The theoretical approach and methodology combine risk governance modelling, action research, and mixed methods. While risk governance provides a framework to handle systemic risks across actors, action research promotes active participation and practical results with added value for Arctic societies. Four use cases in three contexts will be studied in close collaboration with local stakeholders: Longyearbyen (Svalbard, Norway); Tassilaq (Greenland, Denmark); and Seyðisfjörður
and Neskaupstaður (Iceland).
The theoretical approach and methodology combine risk governance modelling, action research, and mixed methods. While risk governance provides a framework to handle systemic risks across actors, action research promotes active participation and practical results with added value for Arctic societies. Four use cases in three contexts will be studied in close collaboration with local stakeholders: Longyearbyen (Svalbard, Norway); Tassilaq (Greenland, Denmark); and Seyðisfjörður
and Neskaupstaður (Iceland).
| Kort titel | Sustainable and Resilient Communities in remote settlements in the Arctic |
|---|---|
| Akronym | ARCHAIC |
| Status | Ikke startet |
| Effektiv start/slut dato | 01/09/25 → 31/08/28 |
Samarbejdspartnere
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology (leder)
- University of Stavanger
- The University Centre in Svalbard
- University Centre of the Westfjords
- University of Inland Norway
Emneord
- risk management
- aktionsforskning
- casestudie
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