The Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law at the Arctic Centre releases new book – “Arctic Law in 1000 Words”. The book offers a simple yet sufficient coverage of the most relevant legal, political, socioeconomic and environmental topics.

While addressing the complexity and interdependent
multifaceted elements of the Arctic, the book highlights different Arctic subjects
in a more approachable and easier way to comprehend.

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Field of Arctic Law studies has lacked of a simple yet comprehensive introductory
work that enables current or prospective students, especially in the field of Arctic
studies, as well as policymakers and practitioners, to grasp a sound understanding
of Arctic matters quickly yet thoroughly, says one of the editors the editors Kamrul
Hossain.

The book provides a primary understanding of the
most pertinent topics in Arctic Law studies.
It counts the
contributions of experts in different areas, combining the viewpoints and
experiences of academics and practitioners alike. Its reading should allow anyone
interested in Arctic Law matters to get not only the gist of the topic, but a sound
understanding of what the challenges are, and what could be done next. Each topic is
presented in its basic elements in a text no longer than 1,000 words.

Information on the publication:

Arctic Law in 1000 words. Edited by Kamrul Hossain and J. Miguel
Roncero, and contributed by a group of scholars having expertise in their respective
areas in Arctic Law. Published as part of the series – Juridica Lapponia – from the
University of Lapland, the book is produced in collaboration with the UArctic Law
Thematic Network and the UArctic Chair in Arctic Legal Research and Education.

The book is open access and can downloaded through the link
below:
978-952-337-383-9.pdf (ulapland.fi)

Further information:

Kamrul Hossain,
Research Professor, Director
Arctic Centre, Northern Institute for
Environmental and Minority Law
kamrul.hossain(a)ulapland.fi