Climate and Environment

Legal and Scientific Cooperation in the Context of Japan Canada Relations: Pathways for Increased Arctic Cooperation?

Japan and Canada explore the potential for cooperation in the Arctic through legal and scientific

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