Policy brief
Published:
A warmer Arctic in colder geopolitical climate: What role for the private sector?
Written by
Evan T. Bloom
Senior Advisor, Centre for the Ocean and the Arctic, UiT Arctic University of Norway
Sturla Henriksen
Special Advisor, Ocean, UN Global Compact, and former CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association
Elana Wilson Rowe
Research Professor (part time)
Ed.
Summary:
• The Arctic is experiencing considerable physical and geopolitical change affecting states, Indigenous peoples and various stakeholders.
• Private sector actors are also affected by climate change, geopolitical developments and economic trends in the Arctic, although the impacts on and potential governance role of the private sector in securing safety and stability in the Arctic are often neglected in policy analyses.
• This policy note outlines key stressors in the region and gives recommendations as to how the private sector can
contribute to a safe and stable Arctic by supporting governance and sharing knowledge.
• Private sector actors are also affected by climate change, geopolitical developments and economic trends in the Arctic, although the impacts on and potential governance role of the private sector in securing safety and stability in the Arctic are often neglected in policy analyses.
• This policy note outlines key stressors in the region and gives recommendations as to how the private sector can
contribute to a safe and stable Arctic by supporting governance and sharing knowledge.
- Published year: 2025
- Language: English
- Journal: NUPI Policy Brief
Written by
Evan T. Bloom
Senior Advisor, Centre for the Ocean and the Arctic, UiT Arctic University of Norway
Sturla Henriksen
Special Advisor, Ocean, UN Global Compact, and former CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association
Elana Wilson Rowe
Research Professor (part time)