Political dimension of Arctic research

• Autorzy: Łuszczuk Michał , Padrtova Barbora , Szczerbowicz Wojciech

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DOI

10.1016/j.oceano.2020.03.008

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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The article contributes to a better understanding of the role of research in the policies of the states that are scientifically engaged in the High North. The research covers 17 European states: six are Arctic and 11 non-Arctic, which were selected according to the following (at least one) formulated criteria: having an established tradition of carrying out scientific research in the Arctic region; having issued Arctic policy documents and/or Arctic research strategies; participation in the activities of the Arctic Council; and having gained membership of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC). In the analysis we have applied a mixed research method, since it incorporates elements of both qualitative and quantitative approaches and offers a more comprehensive review of the scrutinised texts. The qualitative analysis relies on a discourse analysis (predicate analysis). The quantitative part of the analysis utilizes the instruments of a software research tool – The AntConc. In the end, the outcomes of both methods are merged and compared. The study reveals that conducting scientific research is not a top priority for all Arctic states. However, it has the highest similarity in terms of applied approaches among Arctic states as compared to other fields (e.g. the economy, security or pollution). At the same time, the environment and climate change are perceived to be the most important drivers behind Arctic research as defined in the Arctic states' strategies. Moreover, there are major differences among both Arctic and non-Arctic states in terms of the level of accuracy in the presentation of their research activities, particularly with regard to the implementation of scientific programmes and research aims. Finally, the research indicates that all states highlight that international scientific cooperation stimulates cooperation also in other areas and that research provides information that supports decision making and policy creation.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Arctic research; Arctic policy; Arctic strategies; scientific cooperation; science diplomacy

• Wydawca: Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oceanology ; Elsevier
• Czasopismo: Oceanologia
• Rocznik: 2020
• Tom: No. 62 (4PB)
• Strony: 608--621
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 47 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Łuszczuk Michał

• Institute of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management, Maria Curie Skłodowska University, al. Kraśnicka 2d, 20-718 Lublin, Poland

autor

Padrtova Barbora

• Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

autor

Szczerbowicz Wojciech

• Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of International Studies, University of Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland

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