By Gail Fondahl,Gary N. Wilson

This edited quantity examines the a number of dimensions of sustainability within the Circumpolar North, a territory dealing with unheard of environmental and social demanding situations firstly of the twenty first century. The chapters discover the cultural, fiscal, political and environmental points of sustainability, in addition to examples of profitable learn collaboration with northern and indigenous groups. through interpreting a variety of concerns and locations, the contributions spotlight the variety of the Circumpolar North, the demanding situations and possibilities it faces, and the ways that humans and groups are adapting to and influencing the altering situations of this dynamic sector. members comprise either Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers from 11 diversified nations and from around the profession spectrum. This e-book will entice an instructional viewers drawn to the manifold elements of sustainability within the Arctic and sub-arctic areas of the world.

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