The Arctic: Lecture Series Examines Environment, Sovereignty, and Politics
What will the Arctic look like in 2030? An April lecture series, “Arctic: The Unexpected Frontier,” explores the multidisciplinary issues being raised as the polar ice cap shrinks.
“As the ice melts and water levels rise, the boundaries of the land and the ocean are changing,” said Charlotte Roehm, assistant professor of geography and planning and research scientist with the Great Lakes Center. “We wanted to have a series of lectures to present the economic and political issues as well as the environmental issues.”
Eight nations claim land within the Arctic Circle: Canada, the United States, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Greenland, which is part of Denmark. Stephen Vermette, professor of geography and planning, will present “The Arctic: Exploring Its Lands and Peoples” on Thursday, April 15, at 12:15 p.m. in Bacon Hall 115.
“As the ice melts and water levels rise, the boundaries of the land and the ocean are changing,” said Charlotte Roehm, assistant professor of geography and planning and research scientist with the Great Lakes Center. “We wanted to have a series of lectures to present the economic and political issues as well as the environmental issues.”
Eight nations claim land within the Arctic Circle: Canada, the United States, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Greenland, which is part of Denmark. Stephen Vermette, professor of geography and planning, will present “The Arctic: Exploring Its Lands and Peoples” on Thursday, April 15, at 12:15 p.m. in Bacon Hall 115.
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