This is the seventh event in a network series titled "Scotland’s Role and Contribution in a Changing Arctic Environment" - and invites those interested in sustainable economics and blue economy research to attend

Researchers from Scotland-based institutions are invited to attend this event to listen, brainstorm, discuss, and network to further Scottish research and collaboration in the Arctic within the fields of sustainable economic development and blue economy. Arctic-based researchers wanting to work more closely with Scottish institutions are also encouraged to join. This event is suited to researchers from economic, sustainability, and multidisciplinary backgrounds, studying sustainable economic growth, including through sustainable use of the ocean resources, in the Arctic.

This event is chaired by Dr Hannah Grist, Knowledge Exchange and Communications Manager at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), University of the Highlands and Islands

Attendees will hear a few short presentations from Scotland-based researchers and a UArctic thematic lead showcasing the current state of sustainable economics research in the Arctic. This will be followed by discussion on the extent of Scottish expertise in this field, the opportunities and barriers for future research, lessons we can learn from Arctic institutions, and how this field of research may benefit the lives, wellbeing, and resilience of people in Scotland and the Arctic.

Speakers include:

• Dr Francesco Sindico, Reader in International Environmental Law, University of Strathclyde
• Dr David Watts, Research Fellow at Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
• Heidi Vironen, Senior Knowledge Exchange and Research Fellow at European Policies Research Centre, University of Strathclyde
• Professor Brooks Kaiser, Lead of UArctic Thematic Network on Global Ecological and Economic Connections in Arctic and Sub-Arctic Crab Fisheries, University of Southern Denmark

This event will contribute towards a consolidated, and publicly available, online report on research challenges and opportunities, Scotland’s role and contribution, and recommendations on mechanisms for coordinating Arctic research in Scotland and furthering educational links.

About the network series

Over the years, strong educational and research links have been established between Scotland and the Arctic. The scope of Arctic research in Scotland extends beyond natural and physical sciences to the humanities and social sciences, with politics, law, environment, energy development and economics gaining increasing prominence in recent years. Yet, despite the many research strengths of Scotland-based institutions, much of the Scottish research community remains fragmented.

This series of network events aims to lay the foundation for consolidating Scottish expertise on Arctic matters and building a network for more consistent involvement of Scottish institutions in Arctic research and international forums.

A series of 9 themed network events will be held between late February and March 2021 and concluded with 2 consolidation events to reflect on the discussions and begin the initial steps of establishing a Scotland-wide network dedicated to Arctic research.

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The network series is being organised by Glasgow Caledonian University in partnership with the University of Highlands Islands, University of Aberdeen, and the University of the Arctic (UArctic). These events and establishment of a Scotland-Arctic research network are being supported by the Scottish Government.