The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is a network of universities, colleges, research institutes, and other organizations concerned with education and research in and about the North. UArctic builds and strengthens collective resources and infrastructures that enable member institutions to better serve their constituents and their regions.
The UArctic network on Collaborative Resource Management is led by Dr. Finn Danielsen from NORDECO and seeks to develop capacity in collaborative natural resource management, including citizen science and community monitoring, in the Arctic.
In collaborative management, fishermen, hunters and local community members play a central role in the decision-process about the use of natural resources. The goal is a resilient society that is capable of adapting to the rapidly changing environment. The network will contribute to this goal by increasing the number of resource managers and scientists who can use bottom-up, participatory tools and connect local, Indigenous and science knowledge for management decisions.
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The UArctic network on Collaborative Resource Management
