Climate and Environment

Distinctive Characteristics of Japan’s Arctic Approach and Engagement with Arctic Governance

Japan’s Arctic policy since the 2010s shows a clear trajectory, shaped by enduring institutional foundations and

The Arctic Institute’s 2026 Japan Series: An Introduction

The Arctic Institute's 2026 Japan in the Arctic series presents Japan’s shift from science-led engagement to

How Climate Change Amplifies Arctic Tensions, But Does Not Drive It

Climate change heightens Arctic security tensions, but the greater risk lies in how states respond in a transforming

China’s Strategic Role in Arctic Environmental Governance Under the Climate-Sceptic Trump 2.0 Administration

China exploits the United States' Arctic governance gap, reshaping the Arctic agenda as a stable, sustainable, and

Towards a Svalbard Convention on Scientific Research: Building on the ATCM Model

An international convention on science research, as envisaged in the Svalbard Treaty and modelled on the ATCM, is vital

Resilience in Bloom: Flowers at the Heart of Arctic Security

Arctic flowers play a key, yet often unrecognised role in Arctic security. However, climate shifts endanger Arctic

Militarization of the Nordic Arctic: Demographic, Economic and Environmental Implications

Demographic, economic and environmental impacts of increased militarization of the Nordic Arctic are

Fragile Fruit: Arctic Berries and Climate Change

Berries are vital to Arctic ecosystems, but climate change is disrupting their balance and threatening biodiversity and

The Arctic Institute’s 2025 Resilient Roots Series: An Introduction

Arctic flora under the lens: how plants sustain ecosystems, cultures, and security in a changing