Energy, geopolitics and the dying arctic ice fields: an enviro-political perspective

Thangaraj, Abhilash and Chowdhury, Abhiroop (2022) Energy, geopolitics and the dying arctic ice fields: an enviro-political perspective. In: Second International Conference on Sustainable Energy, Environment and Green Technologies (ICSEEGT 2022), 24-06-2022 to 25-06-2022, Jaipur,Rajasthan.

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Abstract

In view of climate change's effects across the world and the present global escalation of conflicts it is important to assess potential future conflict zones in order to pre-emptively place measures to avoid damage and loss of life. It is identified that Arctic can be a potential future conflict zone, given its geopolitical complexities and abundance of energy resources. One of the several precursors of conflict at present is the rapid militarization of the region. Recent geopolitical instability due to Russian invasion on Ukraine and resulting sanction on Russia can accelerate the energy extraction process at Arctic's, if Russia wants to compensate its EU energy markets by connecting with hydrocarbon starved economies of East Asia. Arctic's biodiversity and abiotic environment is deteriorating rapidly. The recommendations thus put forth advocate for stronger cooperation between Arctic states as well as pushing for the ratification of international law specific to the Arctic region.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Keywords: Arctic | Geopolitics | Environment | UNCLOS | Energy | Russia-Ukraine War
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
JGU School/Centre: Jindal School of Environment & Sustainability
Jindal School of International Affairs
Depositing User: Amees Mohammad
Date Deposited: 25 Oct 2022 13:32
Last Modified: 25 Oct 2022 13:32
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1084/1/012034
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/4723

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