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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Main Authors: 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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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Land Use Science
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/1747423X.2024.2382676
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author Ivana Živojinović
Jerbelle Elomina
Helga Pülzl
Karen Calanasan
Isidora Dabić
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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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Ragnheidur Bogadóttir
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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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