Youth and indigenous peoples' involvement in climate change adaptation in the Arctic and Barents region

Mitigating and adapting to climate change is one of the key development challenges of the 21st century, cutting across the economy, food production and the sustainability, use and management of natural resources. The Arctic region in particular is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, which has increased the urgency for climate action, building on existing climate-resilient solutions and developing new tools and instruments to manage weather and climate risks. The challenges facing the Arctic are always global and addressing them will require broader and cross-sectoral cooperation.

The overall objective of the project is to promote adaptation to climate change through networking and research in the food, tourism, and forestry sectors in the Arctic region, with a particular focus on the Barents region. Specific attention will be paid to 1) indigenous peoples' and indigenous youth participation and involvement in the design and practical implementation of climate change adaptation measures and the use of traditional knowledge to support adaptation actions; 2) involving and engaging young people living in the Barents region in the design and practical implementation of climate change adaptation actions.

The project will generate research data through surveys and group interviews on the views of indigenous peoples and youth in the Arctic and Barents region on climate change and the future of the region. The project will increase cooperation and networking among Arctic and Barents stakeholders through networking events, conferences and communication. The project will increase opportunities for young people and indigenous peoples to participate in the processes shaping the future of their region and to interact with each other and other key stakeholders. The project covers the Arctic and Barents region but does not operate in Russia.