The Arctic is changing faster than almost anywhere else on the planet. Melting ice, shifting habitats, and increasing human pressure from mass tourism are reshaping landscapes that for centuries have sustained both wildlife and Indigenous Sámi communities. National Parks in Norway, Sweden, and Finland—long seen as sanctuaries of nature—are now at the frontlines of these pressures.
This seminar brings together researchers, practitioners, and community voices to explore what’s at stake and what solutions might be within reach.
Key questions:
- How can law adapt quickly enough to address the accelerating impacts of climate change in the Arctic?
- What role should legal frameworks play in balancing tourism growth with the protection of fragile ecosystems?
- How can Sámi rights and livelihoods be safeguarded when economic, cultural, and ecological pressures collide?
This event is hosted in collaboration with Fridtjof Nansen Institute and Nordregio.
Speakers
Kristin Rosendal, Research Professor at Fridtjof Nansen Institute
Ágúst Bogason, Senior Research Adviser at Nordregio
Moderator
Guttorm Aanes, Head of Communication, NordForsk
