Reducing Vulnerability to Climate Change in the Arctic: The Case of Nunavut, Canada

J D Ford; Tristan Pearce; B Smit; J Wandel; M Allurut; K Shappa; H Ittusujurat; K Qrunnut

doi:10.14430/arctic240

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Reducing Vulnerability to Climate Change in the Arctic: The Case of Nunavut, Canada

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Reducing Vulnerability to Climate Change in the Arctic: The Case of Nunavut, Canada

J D Ford, Tristan Pearce, B Smit, J Wandel, M Allurut, K Shappa, H Ittusujurat and K Qrunnut

Arctic, Vol.60(2), pp.150-166

2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14430/arctic240

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Abstract

Geology

Physical Geography and Environmental Geoscience

climate change

adaptation

policy

vulnerability

Inuit

resource harvesting

Nunavut

policy mainstreaming

Research conducted with the communities of Arctic Bay and Igloolik in Nunavut identified key areas where policy can help Inuit reduce their vulnerability to climate change, focusing on the renewable resource harvesting sector. The policy responses are based on an understanding of policy development and decision making and on an understanding of the processes that shape vulnerability, which in Nunavut comprise the erosion of traditional Inuit knowledge and land-based skills, the weakening of social networks, and a reduction in harvesting flexibility. Policies relating to cultural preservation, wildlife comanagement, and harvester support can serve as entry points for influencing these processes. Our recommendations fall within the mandates of the Government of Nunavut and the institutions created under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, and they have been identified as policy priorities by communities and Inuit organizations.

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Title: Reducing Vulnerability to Climate Change in the Arctic: The Case of Nunavut, Canada
Authors: J D Ford (Author) - McGill University, Canada
Tristan Pearce (Author) - University of Guelph, Canada
B Smit (Author) - University of Guelph, Canada
J Wandel (Author) - University of Guelph, Canada
M Allurut (Author) - Hamlet of Arctic Bay, Canada
K Shappa (Author) - Hamlet of Arctic Bay, Canada
H Ittusujurat (Author) - Hamlet of Igloolik, Canada
K Qrunnut (Author) - Hamlet of Igloolik, Canada
Publication details: Arctic, Vol.60(2), pp.150-166
Publisher: Arctic Institute of North America
Date published: 2007
DOI: 10.14430/arctic240
ISSN: 0004-0843
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Sustainability Research Cluster
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450015902621
Output Type: Journal article

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