The course targets PhD students with an interest in the societal impact of the exploration, extraction and other forms of use or non-use of renewable or non-renewable natural resources, in particular with regard to stakeholder and rights-holder involvement in decision-making, and effectively addressing the social implications of the green transition for comprehensively sustainable solutions. 

The course is open to PhD students from all disciplines, in recognition of the interdisciplinary character of the Arctic Academy for Sustainability programme, as well as of the intersection between sustainable use of natural resources and the related societal impacts. The course is taught from a social science perspective. Students specializing in natural, technical or other academic disciplines are welcome and will enrich debates and the course in general. 

Content  

Commercial interests in exploration and extraction of natural resources in Arctic and sub-Arctic areas are on the rise, owing to climatic changes making access easier in some respects; geo-strategic resource considerations, as well as technological advancements and local demand for industrial development. Focusing particularly on organizational processes and the knowledge needed to identify and manage societal impacts and involve affected and other relevant stakeholders in decision-making processes, the course will address conditions, frameworks and practices for stakeholder and ights-holder involvement in decision-making, in order to effectively addressing the social implications of the green transition for comprehensively sustainable solutions. 

Throughout the course, the emphasis is on organizational processes for stakeholder involvement and societal impact management as aspects of natural resource governance. 

Financial Support

Thanks to the grant from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation for the Arctic Academy for Sustainability project, means are available to provide financial support for mobility support for students’ travel and/or accommodation and/or living expenses, upon application.  

Participants are expected to rely on own funds, if available (e.g., for PhD course fees), and to apply for mobility funds from their institutions or through other available sources (e.g. North2North for students from universities that are members of UArctic). Those who do not have access to such funds to fully cover their expenses may apply for mobility support from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Grant. Funds will be dispersed to the extent available, by decision of the Steering Committee for the Arctic Academy for Sustainability, based on assessment of applications and needs.  

Contact  

  • For information on practicalities and formalities etc:
    Nina Iversen, Course administration, ni.research@cbs.dk

  • For information on course contents:
    Professor Karin Buhmann, kbu.msc@cbs.dk

For more information, please visit the call website.

The course is part of the activities of the UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Resources and Social Responsibility (TN ASRSR).