Domestic water security in the Arctic: A scoping review

Cassivi, Alexandra; Covey, Anna; Rodrı́guez, Manuel J.; Guilherme, Stéphanie

doi:10.1016/j.ijheh.2022.114060

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“…However, these surface water sources typically freeze during winter and often exhibit a low water quality due to high suspended sediment loads from glacier meltwater and land use contaminants (Nowak and Hodson, 2013). The challenge of water security* is especially acute in small remote Arctic communities, where large numbers of indigenous residents live (Cassivi et al, 2023).…”

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Development of multiple taliks near settlements on Svalbard – a new source of drinking water for the High Arctic?

Sinitsyn,

Bazin,

Benestad

et al. 2023

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Abstract. This article presents a comprehensive documentation and analysis of long-term observations of year-round groundwater occurrences in rivers and various types of taliks under continuous permafrost conditions on Svalbard. Previously thought to be nonexistent, the existence of these taliks has been confirmed through rigorous field observations, geotechnical investigations, and extensive data collection. This discovery holds pivotal implications for our current understanding of permafrost conditions in central Svalbard. The research reveals the presence of several year-round taliks in close proximity to the settlements in Longyearbyen, Pyramiden, and Ny-Ålesund. Importantly, these findings open up opportunities for using these taliks as groundwater reservoirs for extraction of drinking water, either in natural state or with appropriate engineering modifications. Furthermore, climate change may the possibilities in future by expanding the size of these talik reservoirs due to rising air temperatures and increased inflow of fresh water over prolonged summer . The results underscore the importance of including river taliks in continuous permafrost areas in water management strategies for Svalbard and similar Arctic regions. This research not only challenges prior assumptions but also offers valuable insights for sustainable water resource utilization in a changing climate context.

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Section: Water Security In Small Remote Arctic Communitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of multiple taliks near settlements on Svalbard – a new source of drinking water for the High Arctic?

Sinitsyn,

Bazin,

Benestad

et al. 2023

Preprint

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“…More than 50 million individuals in the Arctic lack access to safely managed drinking water services, with a notable impact on remote northern communities, where a significant proportion of Indigenous peoples reside. Recent studies have highlighted issues such as poor water quality and inadequate water supply within Indigenous communities [41].…”

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Climate Change and Human Health in the Arctic: A Review

Grigorieva

2024

Climate

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Over recent decades, the Arctic has begun facing a range of climate-related challenges, from rising temperatures to melting ice caps and permafrost thaw, with significant implications for ecosystems and human well-being. Addressing the health impacts of these issues requires a comprehensive approach, integrating scientific research, community engagement, and policy interventions. This study conducts a literature review to assess the effects of climate change on human health in northern latitudes and to compile adaptation strategies from the Arctic countries. A literature search was performed between January and April 2024 for papers published after 2000, using the electronic databases Web of Science, Pubmed, Science Direct, Scopus, Google Scholar, and eLibrary.RU, with specific questions formulated to direct the search: (i) What are the climate changes? (ii) How does climate change affect human health? (iii) What adaptation measures and policies are required? The key phrases “climate change”, “human health”, “adaptation practices”, and “Arctic” were employed for searching. Ultimately, 56 relevant studies were identified, reviewing health risks such as infectious diseases, mental health issues, and diseases connected with extreme weather events; wildfires and their associated pollution; permafrost degradation; pure water; and food quality. The paper also examines mitigation and adaptation strategies at all levels of governance, emphasizing the need for international cooperation and policy action to combat negative health outcomes, investments in healthcare infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and public health education. Incorporating diverse perspectives, including Indigenous knowledge, Community-Based Adaptation, EcoHealth and One Health approaches, is crucial for effectively addressing the health risks associated with climate change. In conclusion, the paper proposes adaptation strategies to mitigate the health impacts of climate change in the Arctic.

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The role of environmental knowledge, policies and regulations toward water resource management: A mediated‐moderation of attitudes, perception, and sustainable consumption patterns

Kherazi,

Sun,

Sohu

et al. 2024

Sustainable Development

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Water is the lifeblood of our Earth, and sustainable water consumption is the key to preserving this scarce resource for future generations and upholding environmental sustainability. In this study, we investigate the relationship between environmental knowledge (EK), environmental policies and regulations (EPR), attitudes toward water resource management programs (APWRMP), perceived water quality (PWQ), and sustainable consumption (SC), enriching the existing literature by integrating the theoretical framework of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) alongside water management program (WMP) concepts. This integration forms a comprehensive model clarifying the influences on SC. Furthermore, this study investigates these relationships within the specific context of select regions in China, addressing a geographical gap in the current literature. With a sample size of (N = 336) participants, we employ partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS‐SEM) to explore the complex relationships within the proposed model. The finding confirms the hypothesized associations, validating the substantial positive impact of EK and EPR on APWRMP and SC. Additionally, we observe that PWQ notably strengthens the link between the perception and attitude of villagers toward SC of water. Our study explains the multifaceted dynamics underlying individuals' behavior and attitude in making decisions concerning sustainable water consumption.

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Domestic water security in the Arctic: A scoping review

Cited by 6 publications

References 60 publications

Development of multiple taliks near settlements on Svalbard – a new source of drinking water for the High Arctic?

Development of multiple taliks near settlements on Svalbard – a new source of drinking water for the High Arctic?

Climate Change and Human Health in the Arctic: A Review

The role of environmental knowledge, policies and regulations toward water resource management: A mediated‐moderation of attitudes, perception, and sustainable consumption patterns

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