Integrating Science into Arctic Economic Development

Introduction

The Arctic provides a unique natural laboratory that fosters international scientific collaboration. It offers a preview of our planet's future, given that it is warming at a rate four times faster than the rest of the world (1). In addition to its scientific importance, the Arctic serves as a strategic focal point for numerous nations pursuing new avenues for geopolitical dominance, trade routes, and the exploitation of natural resources, including critical minerals and marine biological resources such as fish stocks and aquaculture. This essay analyses existing and emerging avenues for scientific and economic cooperation in the Arctic, including both Arctic and non-Arctic states, and provides policy recommendations for integrating science into Arctic economic development. 

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