MAR30 - Safe and sustainable shipping in the Arctic

As climate change and socio-economic factors shift, shipping throughout the Arctic is increasing. The Qanittaq Clean Arctic Shipping Initiative is a partnership between academic institutions and Inuit organizations, specifically Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada, to address the growth in shipping and related impacts across Inuit Nunangat. Increased access to Arctic waters raises issues requiring the application of innovative science and technology, and considerations for policy and governance. Research is needed for more sustainable, efficient, and safer Arctic shipping, with Inuit priorities at the centre, to generate the evidence to support policy changes and conduct research that is inline with the National Inuit Strategy on Research. We welcome abstracts on topics including 1) sustainable shipping operations and coastal/community infrastructure; 2) responsible ship design; and 3) governance of Arctic shipping. We are particularly interested in research that is being conducted in partnership with Inuit. 

Co-Chairs: Jean Holloway, University of Ottawa 

Michelle Gillis, Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada