Dataset 11:  Economic Briefs Key Recommendations- README
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Funder: European Union, H2020.
Project: Toward Just, Ethical, and Sustainable Arctic Economies, Environments, and Societies (JUSTNORTH)
Project ID: GA 869327

Keywords: Arctic economies, Economic development, Sustainable development, Values

Welcome to Dataset 11:  
This economic brief's key recommendation centers around energy as a crucial element in the Arctic's sustainability discourse, which is characterized by fossil fuel dependence and the impact of climate change. JUSTNORTH's brief delves into transforming energy into a vehicle for balanced development, promoting a shift in the perception of energy's role. This shift underscores the significance of justice and energy services within governance structures.
This README file provides essential information about the dataset, researchers, contents, methodology, and usage.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Introduction
2. Researchers
3. Dataset Identifier
4. Temporal Coverage
5. Keywords
6. Rights
7. Geographic Coverage
8. Language
9. Methodology
10. Access and Usage

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1. Introduction:

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Dataset 11:  JUSTNORTH economic briefs build on prior research funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 program. Drawing from 17 case studies and a comprehensive overview of justice and ecosystem services, these briefs assess the sustainability of regulatory frameworks for Arctic economic activities. Sustainability is tied to justice, a central theme in JUSTNORTH.

2. Researchers:

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Dataset 11 is a collaborative effort involving dedicated contributors from Work Package 6 members of the JUSTNORTH project, along with affiliated institutional partners. The authors of this Policy brief report are:

- Roman Sidortsov, University of Sussex

3. Dataset Identifier:

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Identifier: DS5

4. Temporal Coverage:

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The Economic briefs reports included in this dataset were produced within the period from February 1, 2021, through September 30, 2023.

5. Keywords:

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- Arctic economies
- Economic development
- Sustainable development
- Values

6. Rights:

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Dataset 11: The Economic Briefs are protected by copyright. Users are kindly urged to adhere to relevant copyright laws and regulations when interacting with or referencing the materials contained in this dataset.

7. Geographic Coverage:

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Originating from diverse locales across the Arctic region, including:

- Russia
- Finland
- Sweden
- Norway
- Iceland
- Denmark
- Greenland
- Canada
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands

8. Language:

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The primary linguistic medium within this dataset is English.

9. Methodology:

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The Economic briefs are the culmination of a comprehensive research paradigm, intricately interweaving the following methodological strands:

- Semi-structured interviews: Engaging in dialogues with key stakeholders entrenched in the Arctic region to extract insights.
- Content analysis
- Document analysis
- Legal analysis

10. Access and Usage:

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Access to Dataset 11: Economic Briefs is currently available to authorized researchers and enthusiasts engaged in Arctic research and policy. Please direct access inquiries to [justnorth@ires.uu.se].

For any questions, concerns, or opportunities for potential collaboration, please communicate via [justnorth@ires.uu.se].

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