As the Arctic undergoes dramatic environmental and geopolitical shifts, a new international effort — The North World Approach — aims to create a bold and collaborative framework for governing the region. Spearheaded by The Hague Institute for Global Justice, the initiative will bring together experts in law, climate science, diplomacy, and Indigenous rights to ensure that the Arctic’s future is rooted in peace, sustainability, and equity.

 “As a nexus of environmental transformation, geopolitical negotiation, and socio-economic transition, the Arctic constitutes a shared responsibility.” a shared responsibility,” said Amanda Lynch, professor of environment and society and earth, environmental, and planetary sciences at Brown. “I’m honored to be part of an initiative that recognizes both the urgency and the opportunity to lead with justice, science, and cooperation.”