Arctic Frontiers side event by Energi i Nord, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Luleå University of Technology and University of Saskatchewan.

Meaningful engagement has become a buzz word in policy and academic cycles, yet there are challenges in its definitions and practice. This session brings together panelists to share insights from their ongoing research projects on meaningful participation in the Arctic. 

The session will address the following questions:

How can energy security in northern and Indigenous communities be reimagined through co-creating knowledge and applied in designing renewable energy systems that support and enhance local social and economic values? How is meaningful engagement understood by different stakeholders and practiced across the Arctic?  And finally; what policy gaps and ethical considerations must be addressed to ensure fair and inclusive outcomes?