THE CLIMATE CHANGE: CONCERNS OF THE INDIGENOUS POPULATION IN THE ARCTIC REGION

Abstract

The Arctic region is a homeland to numerous Indigenous populations with traditional practices, lifestyles, and distinct cultures, that have shaped their unique identity for millions of years. Lately, the Arctic is becoming a theatre of military and geopolitical competition. Besides, the concerns of climate change seriously threaten their existence, their well-being, and the resources that sustain them. As a global concern, Climate Change has been very well addressed by the United Nations, in its Sustainable development Goal (SDG) 13: Climate Action. It reverberates climate action and synergies requiring urgent action to prevent climate change and its effects. This research explores the impacts of climate change on the indigenous communities of the Arctic region and the interlinked aspects of their health, well-being, and livelihood sources, that affect in turn the global scenario. The paper also endeavours to delve into the advocacy rights of the indigenous population in the Arctic and the promotion of their cultural integrity.