Prof. Sari Graben part of an International Research Team enhancing Mobility and Well-Being in the Arctic

Lincoln Alexander Law's Professor Sari Graben is part of a large international research project, which will enhance mobility, food security and community well-being in the Arctic as the region faces unpredictable conditions due to climate change.

Professor Graben and her team will develop more effective resource management practices by gaining a thorough understanding of the local norms in the Arctic region that contribute to ice loss. As part of this New Frontiers in Research Fund - International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation project, they will highlight the impact of traditional and local knowledge in Canadian law, especially in addressing complex environmental issues.

"The changing ice patterns in the Arctic are reshaping the region’s transportation dynamics," said Professor Graben. "With reduced sea ice, new shipping routes are opening, which is raising critical legal and environmental questions. As nations, industries, and Indigenous communities contribute to evolving regulations that protect this fragile ecosystem, the need for robust Arctic governance has never been more pressing."

Professor Graben Is a Co-Applicant on the project: Climate Changed Transportation: Holistic And Indigenous Informed Responses To Transportation Infrastructure, Food Security, And Community Well-Being In The Arctic. This initiative, led by York University professor Sapna Sharma, will collaborate with Indigenous communities in the Arctic to develop adaptive real-time forecasting and climate projections on the community scale for ice and snow conditions. This forecasting will enable safer transportation and further understanding of the impacts on food security and mental health.

Learn more about the New Frontiers in Research Fund - International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (external link) .