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<p>The currently-observed increase in human activity in the Arctic accelerates the negative impact on the environment as well as increases the risk of threats to mankind itself. This paper reviews and summarises a selection of studies on the interaction between humans and the environment in the Arctic coastal zone, which is impacted by a warming climate and associated geohazards. The paper presents a general description of human presence in the Arctic, identifies and describes the processes that are threatening the infrastructure, and the anthropogenic processes that have a negative impact on the Arctic. It considers the possible future economic opportunities, and presents the sustainable requirements for modern human activity in the Arctic. The paper demonstrates the urgent need to develop a common, Arctic-wide strategy based on sustainable development. The time has come to change human perception of the Arctic because, in the near future, it may be considered as a refuge for climate change refugees.</p>
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The currently-observed increase in human activity in the Arctic accelerates the negative impact on the environment as well as increases the risk of threats to mankind itself. This paper reviews and summarises a selection of studies on the interaction between humans and the environment in the Arctic coastal zone, which is impacted by a warming climate and associated geohazards. The paper presents a general description of human presence in the Arctic, identifies and describes the processes that are threatening the infrastructure, and the anthropogenic processes that have a negative impact on the Arctic. It considers the possible future economic opportunities, and presents the sustainable requirements for modern human activity in the Arctic. The paper demonstrates the urgent need to develop a common, Arctic-wide strategy based on sustainable development. The time has come to change human perception of the Arctic because, in the near future, it may be considered as a refuge for climate change refugees.

<bold>Challenges and perspectives</bold> for human activity in Arctic coastal environments – a review of selected interactions and problems

Institute of Geography and Regional Development

Miscellanea Geographica

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 for human activity in Arctic coastal environments – a review of selected interactions and problems

The currently-observed increase in human activity in the Arctic accelerates the negative impact on the environment as well as increases the risk of threats to...

Challenges and perspectives for human activity in Arctic coastal environments – a review of selected interactions and problems

Published Online: Jan 28, 2021

Page range: 127 - 143

Received: May 20, 2020

Accepted: Sep 30, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2020-0036

Keywords
Arctic settlements, climate change, geohazards, environmental changes, anthropogenic impact, arctic sustainability

© 2021 Marek Wojciech Jaskólski, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Challenges and perspectives for human activity in Arctic coastal environments – a review of selected interactions and problems

Published Online: Jan 28, 2021

Page range: 127 - 143

Received: May 20, 2020

Accepted: Sep 30, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2020-0036

KeywordsArctic settlements, climate change, geohazards, environmental changes, anthropogenic impact, arctic sustainability

© 2021 Marek Wojciech Jaskólski, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Arctic settlements, climate change, geohazards, environmental changes, anthropogenic impact, arctic sustainability