In the framework of the Arctichubs project we are excited to introduce our Arctichubs video series, or “videobox.”
Arctichubs’ Videobox provides insights into the current perceptions of development within local Arctic communities and explores their envisioned future scenarios. Our focus includes both the current operations and expansion of existing economic activities, and the emergence of new ones in the Arctic region. Highlighted sectors include fish farming, forestry, mining, tourism, and traditional indigenous activities such as reindeer husbandry and hunting.
The series of videos was co-produced with our project partners in the Arctichubs project and comprised of the following five videos that centered around the project sites or ‘hubs’:
Varangerfjord
With a fish farming and tourism focus, we explores Varangerfjords’ present and future perspectives. We interviewed local fishermen, entrepreneurs and experts to determine their perspective and what stands out is the local community is very active in achieving the future that they want.
Gällivare
A mining, forestry and reindeer husbandry hub. We conducted Q-method with decision makers, local citizens, experts and indigenous people to determine three perspectives of development. Gällivare presents a case where all perspectives agree on development but how to develop is the issue.
Westfjords
A fish farming and tourism hub where we conducted Q-method and future scenario workshops. Westfjords present a economic focused growth, however decision making should be transparent and where local stakeholders are involved in all processes.
Arctic
This video shows our key findings on Arctic communities’ perceptions on current development of economic activities. Through Q-method and including stakeholders from 15 hubs, we were able to explore three perspectives on development held by local stakeholders.
If you have further queries about the videos, please contact jerbelle.elomina (at) boku.ac.at or ivana.zivojinovic (at) boku.ac.at. The videos are also available in BOKUWien YouTube Channel and the playlist is available here: Videobox youtube playlist