Introduction of Innovation Technology as a Factor in Environmental Modernization in Russian Arctic

Lipina, Svetlana; Зайков, Константин; Lipina, Aleksandra

doi:10.15838/esc.2017.2.50.9

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“…A word of caution is needed before we move on, however, and that is that much of the theory outlined here on the benefits of regional organizations for environmental outcomes is predicated on voluntary, democratic, and liberal integration. Recent studies have highlighted the growing trend of "autocratic" or "illiberal" regionalism (Debre 2021;Libman and Obydenkova 2018a), where non-democracies pursue economic integration in a manner to the liberal integration of earlier waves of globalization. As the goals of such autocratic regionalism are different-including helping an autocratic regime to survive-and the modalities also are very different (managed rather than market-based integration, see Dragneva and Hartwell (2021)), it is perhaps not surprising that the outcomes of such integration are also different.…”

Section: Regional Organizations and Environmental Governancementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In particular, much of the Decree is devoted to development goals in the AZRF, as it remains one of the poorer (and, it must be noted, environmentally polluted) areas of the Russian Federation. Throughout the zone, mineral extraction and oil and gas mining predominate in terms of economic activity, and these are further supported by current Russian policy, seeking to further develop these industries with only the promise of perhaps upgrading to more environmentally friendly technologies (Lipina et al 2017). Focusing on mega-projects, infrastructure, and (in particular) energy, the current Russian approach to the Arctic appears to be "re-colonization" (Kinossian 2017), attempting to stave off depopulation via large state-sponsored projects of unknown environmental impact (Makarov and Stepanov 2016).…”

Section: Russia the Arctic And Environmental Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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In our (frozen) backyard: the Eurasian Union and regional environmental governance in the Arctic

Hartwell

2023

Climatic Change

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Regional environmental governance has emerged as a viable alternative to supranational environmental solutions, using regional and local knowledge and actors to tailor more effective policies. This does not deny a role for supranational institutions, however, which can enable their members to effectively shift towards such a decentralized and polycentric approach. In specific regions such as the Arctic, with many national and local actors interested in environmental improvement, such impetus from meta-organizations (i.e., organizations comprised of organizations) could result in beneficial environmental outcomes. This paper examines an underutilized institution, the Eurasian Union (EaEU), and the role it currently plays in facilitating regional environmental governance. Focusing on its largest member, Russia—and the only member with an Arctic linkage—I explore the tension between supranational facilitation and interference in an area not directly affecting all members. Despite explicit Russian interest in this realm, the EaEU may be able to influence Russian environmental policy for the better via multilateral means and internal mechanisms. By challenging the Russian monopoly on Arctic policy in the EaEU, these additional voices may create space for environmental innovation in areas not central to Russia’s interests.

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Section: Regional Organizations and Environmental Governancementioning

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Section: Russia the Arctic And Environmental Challengesmentioning

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In our (frozen) backyard: the Eurasian Union and regional environmental governance in the Arctic

Hartwell

2023

Climatic Change

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“…The attention being paid to international projects is due to their key characteristics, such as their focus on a specific result achieved over a certain period of time using attracted grant funding, as well as partnership and cooperation, innovation, and interculturality. Modern challenges, especially concerning the Arctic region, are transnational in nature [20][21][22][23][24][25]. In this context, international scientific projects are becoming one of the most productive ways to develop scientific partnerships, and are a unifying platform for solving common challenges in the Arctic.…”

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Joint Innovative Research Agenda for The Arctic: Programs, Projects, Success Stories

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In the context of circumpolar international cooperation within the framework of the Joint Innovative Research Agenda, for the development of a systems approach, it is important to use the resources of existing platforms for multi-level mutually beneficial cooperation. The Council of Barents/Euro-Arctic Region and the University of the Arctic are unique examples of interaction and cooperation between the regions of the Arctic states. The Northern Dimension policy is also an important platform for such cooperation between Russia, the European Union, Iceland and Norway. Cross-border cooperation is integral to international relations, which stimulates the sustainable development of regions, creates growth points for innovative projects, and is focused on the evolution of international economic relationship. Universities and research institutes, as holders of expertise, and centers for studying good world practices and transferring excellence, occupy leading positions in the development of advanced ecosystems and the use of complex technologies, the training of highly qualified personnel for the Arctic, the creating of end-to-end digital technologies, the transforming of priority sectors of the states’ economies, and in the social sphere. This article discusses international project activities as one of the most effective tools contributing to the development of these issues. The authors provide examples of successful practices aimed at solving common challenges in the Arctic region, and conclude that “Arctic fever”, and the intensification of Arctic scientific partnerships through programs to support the introduction of technologies and innovations and the advancement of scientific stations in the Arctic, directly affect the development of local territories, give impetus to economic progress, and create new models of cooperation.

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“…The 2019 BEATA plan also highlights the importance of ensuring the sustainability of maritime transport, citing an IMO decision that has set two targets to cut emissions by 2050. Logistics in the Arctic should be implemented taking into account the most modern approaches and technologies in order to ensure the unconditional reliability of each technological process with an acceptable minimum level of environmental damage [6], that is, they should fully comply with the principle of sustainable development and a "precautionary approach". The note by the United Nations Conference on Trade (UNCTAD) secretariat called "Climate change adaptation for seaports in supports of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" says: "[...] due to the opening up of new Arctic shipping routes, there will be significant engineering challenges due to the projected increases in extreme sea levels and coastal erosion along Arctic coastlines and thawing permafrost.…”

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Legal and Economic Prospects for the Arctic Seaport Developments of the Northern Dimension Partner Countries (Russia and the European Union)

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The article is devoted to the legal and economic aspects of Arctic seaport developments, using the example of the Russian Federation and the Northern Dimension (ND) partner countries, namely, Iceland and Norway. The authors consistently reveal all the specific points related to the legal regulation of Russian seaport management (ranging from international legal cooperation to domestic strategies and national legislation), and conduct an assessment of the economic prospects for Arctic port development according to the latest data and trends in the field of logistical flows. They also provide a description of the ND countries’ seaport developments, primarily economic, taking into account the global environmental agenda. In conclusion, the authors make their constructive proposals for multilateral cooperation in this area.

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Introduction of Innovation Technology as a Factor in Environmental Modernization in Russian Arctic

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In our (frozen) backyard: the Eurasian Union and regional environmental governance in the Arctic

In our (frozen) backyard: the Eurasian Union and regional environmental governance in the Arctic

Joint Innovative Research Agenda for The Arctic: Programs, Projects, Success Stories

Legal and Economic Prospects for the Arctic Seaport Developments of the Northern Dimension Partner Countries (Russia and the European Union)

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