Introduction: Sustainable development in the Arctic region through peace and stability

Authors

  • Lassi Heininen Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lapland
  • Regis Rouge-Oikarinen Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lapland

Abstract

The Calotte Academy 2011 under the theme, “From Circumpolar Stability toward Nordic Peace” took place in May 26 – June 1, 2011 in Inari, Finland, in Kirkenes, Norway, and in Apatity, Russia. It consisted of 31 presentations, generating hundreds of questions and comments in the open discussions of the seven sessions in three sites of the Academy. This was implemented by an international group of scholars, (ranging from senior researchers to PhD students) as well as, number of policy-makers, coming from Canada, Finland, France, Iceland, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden and UK – who travelled from Rovaniemi to Inari, further to Kirkenes and Apatity, and back to Rovaniemi.

The articles of the theme issue “Sustainable Development in the Arctic region through peace and stability” of Nordia Geographical Publications – Yearbook 2011 is based on the papers presented in the sessions of the 2011 Calotte Academy.

Issue
Vol. 40 No. 4: NGP Yearbook 2011: Sustainable development in the Arctic region through peace and stability
Section
Introduction

Published

2011-01-01

How to Cite

Heininen, L., & Rouge-Oikarinen, R. (2011). Introduction: Sustainable development in the Arctic region through peace and stability. Nordia Geographical Publications, 40(4), 5–10. Retrieved from https://nordia.journal.fi/article/view/75945