APECS is proud to announce the launching of a research initiative funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers (Norden). The project, "Bridging Early Career Researchers and Indigenous Peoples in Nordic Countries" is a 14-month research project that will identify ways to enhance engagement between early career researchers (ECRs) and Indigenous peoples and Northern community members in Nordic regions
Leveraging the collaborative, education and outreach experience of APECS, this research initiative seeks to address research collaboration challenges for early career researchers and indigenous peoples, particularly in a context of increasing climate change across the Nordic Polar regions. As stated during the Indigenous Peoples' Global Summit on Climate Change in Anchorage (2009) "Indigenous Peoples have an important role to play in addressing climate change through their knowledge, experience and rights over land and development...however, this contribution has been largely ignored". This is often a result of the communication gap between researchers and Indigenous peoples. Better incorporation of this knowledge into Arctic research in Nordic countries as well as effective and meaningful communication between Indigenous and Northern residents with researchers is crucial.
There will be multiple ways for you to get involved in this project:
- join a webinar in our upcoming webinar series for the project featuring key Nordic researchers and Sami leaders starting on October 23
- take part in the online survey aimed at early career researchers and indigenous peoples in Nordic countries
- add your name to our database for early career researchers and indigenous people in Nordic countries to connect with each other
- join us for a 2-day workshop on at the Arctic Science Summit Week 2014 in Helsinki, Finland on 7 / 8 April 2014
- if you are living in the Nordic countries, join one of our APECS national committees and help working towards an APECS Nordic network
Stay tuned to the APECS website for updates and more information!
For the latest information on the project, visit the project website. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.
