Arctic Change & the Nexus of Governance, Economics & Culture
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
Course Summary
Learn about the effects of climate change on the Arctic and explore governance, economic and cultural responses to these changes with this course.Key Learning Points
- Gain a deeper understanding of the Arctic and its unique challenges
- Explore the impact of climate change on the Arctic and its residents
- Learn about different governance structures and economic models for managing Arctic resources
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a nuanced understanding of the impacts of climate change on the Arctic region
- Explore different governance and economic models for managing Arctic resources
- Gain insight into the cultural and social responses to climate change in the Arctic
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prerequisites required
- Basic understanding of climate change and related concepts is helpful
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Climate Change and Health
- Sustainability, Society and You
Related Education Paths
- Certificate in Environmental Science
- Certificate in Indigenous Studies
- Certificate in Climate Change Management
Notable People in This Field
- Inuit Activist and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
- President and Managing Director of the Arctic Institute
Related Books
Description
In this course, you will learn how the changing Arctic environment is tied to the growing economic and strategic importance of the North. After setting the stage through a review of the peoples of the Arctic and how they are dealing with change, Arctic governance, economies national defense, attention turns to marine use of the Arctic, oil and gas exploration, mining, fisheries and tourism. The course ends with a survey of recent Arctic events.
Knowledge
- Articulate the drivers of the growing economic and strategic importance of the Arctic in the context of the environmental changes unfolding
- Identify the impacts of the changing Arctic, both positive and negative, on the peoples of the North
Outline
- Arctic Peoples, Governance, Economics and Geopolitics
- Arctic Governance, Economics, and Culture: Course Overview
- The Arctic as a Homeland
- The Arctic Council
- Arctic Demographics
- Economics - An Overview
- The Arctic and National Defense
- Arctic Peoples, Governance, Economics and Geopolitics
- Marine Use of the Arctic
- The United Nations Convention Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
- The Northern Sea Route
- The Northwest Passage
- Icebreakers - Nation by Nation
- The International Polar Code
- Marine Use of the Arctic
- Arctic Riches: Oil and Gas
- Oil and Gas: Russia
- Oil and Gas: Alaska, Beaufort and Chukchi Seas
- Oil and Gas: Canada and Greenland
- Oil and Gas: Norway
- Arctic Riches: Oil and Gas
- Beyond Oil and Gas
- Mining
- Fisheries
- Tourism
- Recent Events and Flash Points
- Beyond Oil and Gas
Summary of User Reviews
Arctic Change: Governance, Economics and Culture is a highly recommended course for anyone interested in learning about the Arctic and its challenges. Users have praised the course for its comprehensive coverage of the topic and the expertise of the instructors.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Comprehensive coverage of the topicPros from User Reviews
- Expert instructors with extensive knowledge of the subject matter
- Engaging and informative lectures
- Well-structured course content
- Opportunities for discussion and collaboration with other learners
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too dense and difficult to follow
- Limited practical application of the course material
- Occasional technical issues with the online platform
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In this course, you will learn how the changing Arctic environment is tied to the growing economic and strategic importance of the North....
