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Critical Questions

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Critical Question 1. Who are the major stakeholders in addressing matters of Arctic governance, and what are their basic interests?
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Critical Question 2. What sorts of arrangements are needed to provide effective governance in the Arctic treated as a complex socio-ecological system subject to changes that are nonlinear, abrupt, and irreversible?
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Critical Question 3. Is there a need for a comprehensive and legally-binding treaty-based governance system covering the Arctic as a whole?
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Critical Question 4. Do we need a comprehensive governance system focused on the Arctic Ocean?
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Critical Question 5. How can we address issues of multi-level governance – integrating local, national, regional, and global arrangements – in the Arctic?
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Critical Question 6. What are the relative merits in the Arctic of governance systems that emphasize ecosystem-based management (EBM) in contrast to sectoral or issue-specific arrangements?
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Critical Question 7. How can we incorporate non-traditional governance systems, such as the Greenland Self-Government, the Finnmark Estate, the co-management arrangements in Canada and Alaska, or the experience in Canada and Alaska with public governments
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Critical Question 8. Is there a need for special provisions to protect the rights of indigenous peoples in Arctic governance?
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Critical Question 9: How can we make good use of scientific knowledge and other types of knowledge (e.g. indigenous and traditional knowledge) in meeting the demand for Arctic governance?
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Critical Question 10. How can we implement Arctic governance systems and, in the process, ensure a successful transition from paper to practice?
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