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The Arctic in International Law and Policy

The Arctic in International Law and Policy

Author: Kristina Schonfeldt
Publisher: Hart Publishing
ISBN: 9781509915767
Published In: August 2017
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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The Arctic is an increasingly important region faced with major challenges caused not only by the effects of climate change but also by a growing interest in its living and non-living resources, its attraction as a new destination for tourism and as a route for navigation.

It is not only the eight Arctic States that have paid an increased level of attention to the region; several non-Arctic actors from Asia and Europe also seek to gain more influence in the High North. At the same time, the evolving law and policy architecture for the Arctic region has recently played a more prominent role in the political and academic debate. Unlike Antarctica, where the coherent Antarctic Treaty System governs international cooperation, the legal regime of Arctic affairs is based on public international law, domestic law, and 'soft law'. These three pillars intersect and interact making Arctic governance very complex and multi-faceted.

This book provides an analytical introduction, a chronology of legally relevant events, and a selection of essential materials covering a wide range of issues, eg delineation and delimitation of maritime boundaries, environmental protection, indigenous peoples' rights, shipping, and fisheries; included are multilateral and bilateral treaties, UN documents, official statements, informal instruments, domestic laws, and diplomatic correspondence.

PART 1: ARCTIC POLICY

Arctic Coastal States

Other Arctic States

Non-Arctic States and other Actors

PART 2: ARCTIC COOPERATION

Multilateral Cooperation

Bilateral Cooperation

PART 3: MARITIME ZONES-LAW OF THE SEA RELATED LEGISLATION OF THE ARCTIC COASTAL STATES

Canada

Denmark (including Greenland and Faroe Islands)

Norway (including Jan Mayen Island)

Russian Federation