Sustainable Urban Development in the European Arctic [Hardcover]

1. Introduction: Why Sustainable Urban Development Matters in the European Arctic? 2. Envisioning Sustainable Urban Development in Remote Regions? 3. Conceptual Model for Understanding Local Approaches to Sustainable Urban Development in A Remote Region? 4. Global, International Legal Frameworks Related to Sustainable Development? 5. The Nordic Model Puzzle: Unpacking Participation and Local Approaches to Sustainable Urban Development? 6. Cooperation Between Cities? 7. Pathways Towards Sustainable Development? 8. Sustainable Urban Development in Remote Regions Beyond the Arctic?? 9. Conclusions

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Focusing on cities in the European Arctic, this book consolidates research on sustainable development, local and urban governance, and transnational cooperation. It will be relevant to researchers, social scientists, policymakers, practitioners and NGOs in the fields of global governance, sustainable development, and environmental studies.

Up-to-date, comprehensive and highly relevant to scholars and students studying Arctic urbanism and governance. Urban and resource development projects in marginal communities under multiple pressures require new multi-actor and participatory governance that integrates international sustainable development mandates with local and Indigenous knowledge and perspectives while giving nature a voice. Cities and governments elsewhere should pay attention to what these Arctic cities learn.

Peter Hemmersam, Professor of Urbanism, The Oslo School of Architecture and Design

This book serves as a powerful reminder that the challenges of transforming the urban Arctic are not as exotic or exceptional as they might seem. Instead, they closely mirror the struggles faced by other ordinary cities worldwide. The authors present an innovative perspective on multi-level governance for understanding local approaches to sul“Í