Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Inuit Qaujisarnirmut Pilirijjutit on Arctic Shipping Risks in Inuit Nunangat
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$448,620.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 13, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
Diminishing sea ice due to climate change is making the Arctic Ocean more accessible. While the shipping industry plays a pivotal role in supporting the economy of Inuit Nunangat, increased Arctic shipping brings various threats to natural and cultural heritage in the region.The vision of the proposed project is to co-generate knowledge about risks associated with climate change-induced growth in Arctic marine shipping across Inuit Nunangat and to identify and evaluate potential management strategies that support Inuit self-determined shipping and oceans governance.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 6N5
Reference Number:
171-2022-2023-Q1-N0065
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Ottawa
Program:
Northern Science and Technology Program
Program Purpose:
The program aims to create a strong research presence in Canada’s Arctic through POLAR. The program builds a knowledge base to support effective solutions to Arctic issues, northern policy and research development, and advances Canada’s position as a leading Arctic nation.