NPD45 - Sustainable energy and resilience in the Arctic and subarctic regions for a 21st century world

There is a growing awareness that a fundamental rethink of our societies - including in Canada's north - is warranted as we approach planetary boundaries in pivotal areas such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Some parts of northern Canada were hit hard in the 2023 wildfire season and already systems in the north are showing strain in 2024, sparking new urgency and interest in sustainable energy options while concurrently ensuring these systems are climate-proofed and resilient for northern communities. This is being done through numerous ways including operationalizing renewable energy projects, community planning processes, and through both settler and Indigenous governance policies. This session will serve to highlight transformations underway in the North considering these challenges and opportunities, across a broad range of topics, including housing, transportation, electricity generation, distribution and utilization, and public policy. 

Co-Chairs: Alexandra Mallett, Carleton University 

Michael Ross, Yukon University 

Joe Collier, Yukon University