Desired Futures for Arctic industries : Finding a balance between traditions and new growth : ArcticHubs policy brief

Abstract

ArcticHubs (2020-2024) is a Horizon EU project that develops tools to promote sustainable development of industrial and cultural hubs in the Arctic.This policy brief focuses on recommendations for Arctic stakeholders and industrial actors outside the Arctic based on the future work of the ArcticHubs project. The value of futures studies lies in opening minds to consider new possibilities and changes in the operating environment and to be prepared and act faster or earlier. In the ArcticHubs project, futures studies have been used together with local and indigenous actors to find out what are the common nominators of desirable futures for Arctic regions and industries. The ability to anticipate provides time to better understand threats and opportunities and to develop more creative strategies.