Arctic Social Indicators


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Arctic Social Indicators


Arctic Social Indicators
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Author : Joan Nymand Larsen
language : en
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Release Date : 2015-02-18

Arctic Social Indicators written by Joan Nymand Larsen and has been published by Nordic Council of Ministers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-18 with Arctic peoples categories.


Arctic Social Indicators II (ASI-II) is a follow-up activity to ASI-I (2010) and the first Arctic Human Development Report (AHDR, 2004). The objective of ASI (2010) was to develop a small set of Arctic specific social indicators that as a collective would help facilitate the tracking and monitoring of change in human development in the Arctic. ASI indicators were developed for six domains that are considered prominent aspects of human development in the Arctic by residents in the Arctic: Health and Population; Material Wellbeing; Education; Cultural Wellbeing; Contact with Nature; and Fate Control. The objective of the present volume of ASI is to present and discuss the findings of the work on measuring the set of recommended ASI indicators; to conduct a series of regional case studies to illustrate and test the strength and applicability of these indicators; to identify and describe data challenges for the Arctic region specifically in relation to these Arctic specific indicators and to draw conclusions about the ability of ASI to track changes in human development; and to formulate policy relevant conclusions for the long-term monitoring of Arctic human development. The core content of ASI-II is a set of five carefully selected case studies, which form the basis for drawing conclusions about the applicability of the ASI indicators and for formulating policy relevant conclusions. Case studies are performed for Sakha Republic (Yakutia); the West-Nordic Region; Northwest Territories; Inuit Regions of Alaska; and the Inuit World, with the Survey of Living Conditions in the Arctic (SLiCA) used to augment ASI. Findings on the state and changes in Arctic human development and wellbeing are presented. Based on our analysis and conclusions from the five case studies the framework for an ASI monitoring system is introduced. We argue that the long-term monitoring of human development in the Arctic would be greatly facilitated by the regular and frequent collection and reporting of relevant data, including those required for the proposed small set of ASI indicators.



Arctic Social Indicators


Arctic Social Indicators
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Author : Nordic Council of Ministers
language : en
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Release Date : 2010

Arctic Social Indicators written by Nordic Council of Ministers and has been published by Nordic Council of Ministers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Arctic peoples categories.


Additional keywords : Indigenous, Aboriginal or Native peoples, Inuit, Northern Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia, Northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Siberia.



Arctic Social Indicators


Arctic Social Indicators
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Author : Nordic Council of Ministers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014

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Arctic Social Indicators


Arctic Social Indicators
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010

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Arctic Social Indicators


Arctic Social Indicators
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Author : Gail Fondahl
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010

Arctic Social Indicators written by Gail Fondahl and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.


Abstract: This report is a result of and follow-up to the Arctic Human Development Report (AHDR), which appeared in 2004 and had been conducted under the auspices of the Arctic Council's Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG). The AHDR marked processes of maturation within the Arctic Council and beyond. On the one hand, the AHDR represented the first social science-driven report prepared for the Arctic Council, indicating that various stakeholders, from politicians to Arctic residents, understood the importance of the "human dimension"for sustainable development in the Arctic. On the other hand, the processes leading to the AHDR marked new developments in the relationship between Arctic governance and scholarship, including coordinated support for the report from the Standing Committee of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region (SCPAR)



Slica


Slica
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Author : Thomas Andersen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015

Slica written by Thomas Andersen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Arctic regions categories.




Arctic Human Development Report


Arctic Human Development Report
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Author : Joan Nymand Larsen
language : en
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Release Date : 2015-02-18

Arctic Human Development Report written by Joan Nymand Larsen and has been published by Nordic Council of Ministers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-18 with Arctic peoples categories.


The goals of the second volume of the AHDR – Arctic Human Development Report: Regional Processes and Global Linkages – are to provide an update to the first AHDR (2004) in terms of an assessment of the state of Arctic human development; to highlight the major trends and changes unfolding related to the various issues and thematic areas of human development in the Arctic over the past decade; and, based on this assessment, to identify policy relevant conclusions and key gaps in knowledge, new and emerging Arctic success stories. The production of AHDR-II on the tenth anniversary of the first AHDR makes it possible to move beyond the baseline assessment to make valuable comparisons and contrasts across a decade of persistent and rapid change in the North. It addresses critical issues and emerging challenges in Arctic living conditions, quality of life in the North, global change impacts and adaptation, and Indigenous livelihoods. The assessment contributes to our understanding of the interplay and consequences of physical and social change processes affecting Arctic residents’ quality of life, at both the regional and global scales. It shows that the Arctic is not a homogenous region. Impacts of globalization and environmental change differ within and between regions, between Indigenous and non-Indigenous northerners, between genders and along other axes.



The New Arctic


The New Arctic
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Author : Birgitta Evengård
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-06-11

The New Arctic written by Birgitta Evengård and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-11 with Science categories.


In the late 18th century explorers and scientists started venturing into the Arctic in a heroic and sometimes deadly effort to understand and unveil the secrets of the unforgiving and mysterious polar region of the high north. Despite that the Arctic was already populated mattered less for the first wave of polar researchers and explorations who nevertheless, brought back valuable knowledge. Today the focus in Arctic science and discourse has changed to one which includes the peoples and societies, and their interaction with the world beyond. The image of a static Arctic - heralded first by explorers - prevailed for a long time, but today the eyes of the World see the Arctic very differently. Few, if any, other places on Earth are currently experiencing the kind of dramatic change witnessed in the Arctic. According to model forecasts, these changes are likely to have profound implications on biophysical and human systems, and will accelerate in the decades to come. “The New Arctic” highlights how, and in what parts, the natural and political system is being transformed. We’re talking about a region where demography, culture, and political and economic systems are increasingly diverse, although many common interests and aspects remain; and with the new Arctic now firmly placed in a global context. Settlements range from small, predominantly indigenous communities, to large industrial cities, and all have a link to the surrounding environment, be it glaciers or vegetation or the ocean itself. “The New Arctic” contributes to our further understanding of the changing Arctic. It offers a range of perspectives, which reflect the deep insight of a variety of scientific scholars across many disciplines bringing a wide range of expertise. The book speaks to a broad audience, including policy-makers, students and scientific colleagues.



Assessing Quality Of Life And Living Conditions To Guide National Policy


Assessing Quality Of Life And Living Conditions To Guide National Policy
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Author : Michael R. Hagerty
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2006-04-11

Assessing Quality Of Life And Living Conditions To Guide National Policy written by Michael R. Hagerty and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-11 with Social Science categories.


This book is a useful "how to" book for researchers and government offices wanting to start or improve their own QOL survey, and contains "best practices" from all over the world. It is a valuable resource for researchers, policy and for those wishing to effect changes in public policy.



Barometers Of Quality Of Life Around The Globe


Barometers Of Quality Of Life Around The Globe
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Author : Valerie Møller
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-09-16

Barometers Of Quality Of Life Around The Globe written by Valerie Møller and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-16 with Social Science categories.


Quality of life (QOL) research has made great strides since the social indicator movement started as a scientific enterprise in the 1960s. Following the lead of pioneers in North America and Europe, social scientists in other regions of the world have adopted and refined social data systems or barometers to monitor progress in enhancing the welfare and well-being of citizens. A distinctive feature of these barometers is that they measure both individual and societal quality of life. While not overlooking the more basic needs and material standards of living, the barometers also inform on issues of individual freedoms and choices and constraints on citizen empowerment that enhance and depress quality of life. Designed to capture nuances in local definitions of the good life, regional barometers are unique expressions of the obstacles facing different societies in their quest to achieve the good life. Scholars of public policy as well as policy makers will find inspiration from reviews of innovative initiatives to monitor contemporary quality of life in six regions of the world spanning South America, the Arctic, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.