Welcome to Arctic: Development! In this third in a series of Arctic MOOCs, brought to you by a unique partnership between the University of Alberta and UiT The Arctic University of Norway, we will be exploring regional development in a changing arctic. In this 4-week course, you will investigate the role that natural resources play across the Indigenous, Nordic, Russian and North American Arctics, different strategies for resource management in different regions, and how these affect community planning and development efforts in an increasingly populated part of the world.

Arctic Development

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What you'll learn
Gain an understanding of concepts in northern sustainability, geopolitics, resource management, planning and development.
Learn about the resilience of northern communities, and strategies/initiatives to combat a rapidly changing Arctic.
Gain an appreciation of regional planning in a changing Arctic
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There are 4 modules in this course
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Reviewed on Mar 23, 2022
Excellent, concise, and great foundational points to begin the journey of understanding Arctic Development! Thankyou!
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2023
Very Informed approach to learning what the future holds for Arctic Development
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2021
Excellent content and the Instructors were well versed in the history and geography of the Arctic regions. A refreshing approach to an important region of the earths northern exposures.

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