The world’s push for clean energy depends on critical minerals such as lithium and rare earth elements. But while they are essential to cutting emissions, their extraction often threatens fragile environments and Indigenous livelihoods.
NordForsk announces funding for a project that will produce a report to support the formulation of the Nordic guidelines for research involving Indigenous people.
Nine Nordic and North American projects will receive funding to research the sustainable development of the Arctic. The projects cover topics such as oceans, freshwater, biodiversity, over-tourism, and minerals.
The aim of the project is to develop a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to improve mine restoration in Arctic regions, in close dialogue with local communities.
The ALAMOT project seeks to explore how legal and policy frameworks are currently being implemented and how they can be used to respond to and shape the actions of diverse stakeholders in the Arctic.
