Exploring land use conflicts arising from economic activities and their impacts on local communities in the European Arctic
The European Arctic is commonly thought of as a pristine and homogeneous area. In reality, it is a diverse region experiencing growth relying on natural resource extraction. Despite local communities being primarily affected by industry activities, most socioeconomic impact assessments are conducted...
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| author | Ivana Živojinović Jerbelle Elomina Helga Pülzl Karen Calanasan Isidora Dabić Rannveig Ólafsdóttir Sten Siikavuopio Audun Iversen Roy Robertsen Jarle Bjerke Sigrid Engen Hans Tommervik Ragnheidur Bogadóttir Sara Moioli Seija Tuulentie Pasi Rautio Kristine Lynge-Pedersen Gun Lidestav Anna Guðrún Edvardsdòttir Vigdis Nygaard |
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| description | The European Arctic is commonly thought of as a pristine and homogeneous area. In reality, it is a diverse region experiencing growth relying on natural resource extraction. Despite local communities being primarily affected by industry activities, most socioeconomic impact assessments are conducted at the macro level. This study addresses this gap by examining the impacts of economic activities on local communities. Using secondary data and semi-structured interviews from 15 hubs in five European Arctic countries, the study draws on locally relevant insights. Findings indicate that many activities focus on economic growth, and existing strategies do not adequately address biophysical boundaries. Furthermore, alternative activities need to be developed in a more balanced manner that aligns with the needs of indigenous and local communities. Finally, participation of various actors in future developments is critical to reduce the negative impacts of industry activities. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e9a42364c9ee4b168c7ddacf07691f262025-08-20T02:50:02ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Land Use Science1747-423X1747-42482024-12-0119118621010.1080/1747423X.2024.2382676Exploring land use conflicts arising from economic activities and their impacts on local communities in the European ArcticIvana Živojinović0Jerbelle Elomina1Helga Pülzl2Karen Calanasan3Isidora Dabić4Rannveig Ólafsdóttir5Sten Siikavuopio6Audun Iversen7Roy Robertsen8Jarle Bjerke9Sigrid Engen10Hans Tommervik11Ragnheidur Bogadóttir12Sara Moioli13Seija Tuulentie14Pasi Rautio15Kristine Lynge-Pedersen16Gun Lidestav17Anna Guðrún Edvardsdòttir18Vigdis Nygaard19Institute of Forest, Environmental and Natural Resource Policy, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Vienna, AustriaInstitute of Forest, Environmental and Natural Resource Policy, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Vienna, AustriaEuropean Forest Institute (EFI), Headquarters, Joensuu, FinlandInstitute of Forest, Environmental and Natural Resource Policy, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Vienna, AustriaInstitute of Forest, Environmental and Natural Resource Policy, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Vienna, AustriaDepartment of Geography and Tourism Studies, Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, IcelandIndustrial economics and Production biology, Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima), Tromsø, NorwayIndustrial economics and Production biology, Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima), Tromsø, NorwayIndustrial economics and Production biology, Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima), Tromsø, NorwayNorwegian Institute for Nature Research, FRAM – High North Research Centre for Climate and the Environment, Tromsø, NorwayNorwegian Institute for Nature Research, FRAM – High North Research Centre for Climate and the Environment, Tromsø, NorwayNorwegian Institute for Nature Research, FRAM – High North Research Centre for Climate and the Environment, Tromsø, NorwayFaculty of History and Social Sciences, University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe IslandsThe Natural Resources Institute, Bioeconomy and environment unit, Rovaniemi, FinlandThe Natural Resources Institute, Bioeconomy and environment unit, Rovaniemi, FinlandThe Natural Resources Institute, Bioeconomy and environment unit, Rovaniemi, FinlandGreenland Institute of Natural Resources, Greenland Climate Research Centre, Nuuk, GreenlandDepartment of Forest Resource Management, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umeå, SwedenDepartment of Aquaculture and Fish biology, Hólar University, Sauðárkrókur, IcelandNORCE Norwegian Research Centre, Alta, NorwayThe European Arctic is commonly thought of as a pristine and homogeneous area. In reality, it is a diverse region experiencing growth relying on natural resource extraction. Despite local communities being primarily affected by industry activities, most socioeconomic impact assessments are conducted at the macro level. This study addresses this gap by examining the impacts of economic activities on local communities. Using secondary data and semi-structured interviews from 15 hubs in five European Arctic countries, the study draws on locally relevant insights. Findings indicate that many activities focus on economic growth, and existing strategies do not adequately address biophysical boundaries. Furthermore, alternative activities need to be developed in a more balanced manner that aligns with the needs of indigenous and local communities. Finally, participation of various actors in future developments is critical to reduce the negative impacts of industry activities.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/1747423X.2024.2382676Land use conflictsforestryindigenous peopleextractive industriestourism |
| spellingShingle | Ivana Živojinović Jerbelle Elomina Helga Pülzl Karen Calanasan Isidora Dabić Rannveig Ólafsdóttir Sten Siikavuopio Audun Iversen Roy Robertsen Jarle Bjerke Sigrid Engen Hans Tommervik Ragnheidur Bogadóttir Sara Moioli Seija Tuulentie Pasi Rautio Kristine Lynge-Pedersen Gun Lidestav Anna Guðrún Edvardsdòttir Vigdis Nygaard Exploring land use conflicts arising from economic activities and their impacts on local communities in the European Arctic Journal of Land Use Science Land use conflicts forestry indigenous people extractive industries tourism |
| title | Exploring land use conflicts arising from economic activities and their impacts on local communities in the European Arctic |
| title_full | Exploring land use conflicts arising from economic activities and their impacts on local communities in the European Arctic |
| title_fullStr | Exploring land use conflicts arising from economic activities and their impacts on local communities in the European Arctic |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring land use conflicts arising from economic activities and their impacts on local communities in the European Arctic |
| title_short | Exploring land use conflicts arising from economic activities and their impacts on local communities in the European Arctic |
| title_sort | exploring land use conflicts arising from economic activities and their impacts on local communities in the european arctic |
| topic | Land use conflicts forestry indigenous people extractive industries tourism |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/1747423X.2024.2382676 |
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