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Discourse analysis of the 2013–2016 Arctic Circle Assembly programmes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 April 2017

Lara Johannsdottir Open the ORCID record for Lara Johannsdottir [Opens in a new window]  and
David Cook
Lara Johannsdottir
Affiliation:
Environment and Natural Resources, School of Business, University of Iceland, Gimli v/Saemundargata, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland (laraj@hi.is)
David Cook
Affiliation:
Faculty of Economics and Faculty of Environment and Life Sciences, University of Iceland, Gimli v/Saemundargata, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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Abstract

The Arctic Circle Assembly has established itself as a forum for stakeholders from all around the globe to discuss Arctic affairs. This includes discussion about the future of the Arctic, impacts of climate change on local inhabitants and indigenous peoples, the natural environment and wildlife, geopolitical issues, international treaties, research projects, business-related risks and opportunities, etc. At this international conference, the interests of stakeholders vary greatly. Some want to reap the economic and strategic benefits of melting glacial and sea ice, while others want to reduce the negative impacts of climate change. It is therefore important to analyse the conference discourse in order to understand the main emphases of stakeholders, and if some express their views more loudly than others. Through greater weight of voice in the Assembly and beyond, some stakeholders have more impact on the development of a region that is of economic, geopolitical and environmental importance, not only for the northern hemisphere but globally.

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Research Article
Information
Polar Record , Volume 53 , Issue 3 , May 2017 , pp. 276 - 279
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2017 

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