WP4: Case studies in Russia

Objectives: (1) Establish dialogue and collaboration with actors in Arctic Russia related to supporting development of CBM activities, and (2) Organize online workshops in the local communities in Sakha Yakutia region.

Indigenous peoples in Arctic Russia occupy vast territories of tundra and taiga. A large proportion of the population is directly or indirectly dependent on the use of natural resources. Fishing, hunting, reindeer herding and wild foods are important for their livelihoods. Global changes in climate have resulted in changes in the extent of ice and precipitation, with negative impacts on the Indigenous peoples. Other threats come from private sector development, particularly the large-scale development of oil and gas, mining, fishing and forestry concessions. 

WP4 leader and co-leader: Finn Danielsen (NORDECO) and Rodeon Sulyandziga (CSIPN), contribution from the members of CSPIN (Center for Support of Indigenous Peoples of the North)

Work in WP4 will address Indigenous peoples in Arctic Russia occupying vast territories of tundra and taiga. A large proportion of the population is directly or indirectly dependent on the use of natural resources. Fishing, hunting, reindeer herding and wild foods are important for their livelihoods. Global changes in climate have resulted in changes in the extent of ice and precipitation, with negative impacts on the Indigenous peoples. 

  • Task 4.1: Dialogue and workshops with local communities, authorities and other actors