Policy Brief 1: Decision-making for Sustainable Economic Development in the Arctic

This policy brief focused on decision-making in the Arctic, particularly regarding the main economic activities in the region. It emphasized creating new ways for stakeholders to participate and safeguarding traditional livelihoods in decision-making. The research highlights that decision-making plays a crucial role across the JUSTNORTH policy brief series. For example, it links with planning and shaping the landscapes and seascapes in northern areas. How spaces are managed determines how stakeholders can participate in decision-making processes about those spaces. Furthermore, decision-making is vital for evaluating the environmental and social effects of economic activities in the Arctic.