A Multiperiod Model for Assessing the Socioeconomic Impacts of Oil Spills during Arctic Shipping
Abstract As the rate of ice melt in the Arctic increases, the potential for shipping activities is also increasing. However, infrastructure along the northwest passage (NWP) in Canada's Arctic is almost nonexistent. This presents major challenges to any response efforts in the case of a natural...
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crwiley:10.1111/risa.13773 2024-09-15T18:26:27+00:00 A Multiperiod Model for Assessing the Socioeconomic Impacts of Oil Spills during Arctic Shipping Afenyo, Mawuli Ng, Adolf K.Y. Jiang, Changmin 2021 http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/risa.13773 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/risa.13773 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full-xml/10.1111/risa.13773 en eng Wiley http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor Risk Analysis volume 42, issue 3, page 614-633 ISSN 0272-4332 1539-6924 journal-article 2021 crwiley https://doi.org/10.1111/risa.13773 2024-08-15T04:20:52Z Abstract As the rate of ice melt in the Arctic increases, the potential for shipping activities is also increasing. However, infrastructure along the northwest passage (NWP) in Canada's Arctic is almost nonexistent. This presents major challenges to any response efforts in the case of a natural disaster. Also, the Arctic is home to many indigenous communities, as well as flora and fauna. Thus, it is of vital importance to protect the livelihood of the rights holders in this area and the Arctic marine environment. To do this, it is necessary to develop a decision‐making tool to assess the potential risk of pollutants arising from increased shipping activity. Understanding such, this article assesses the impacts of a potential oil spill on communities in the Canadian Arctic. The consequences of risk are presented using a multiperiod model while the likelihood is analyzed using Bayesian Network. The output of the multiperiod model is incorporated into an influence diagram for risk assessment purposes. The Bayesian model benefits from expert elicitation from the crew aboard a research ship passing through the NWP. Information was also obtained from marine insurance companies, government representatives, and other Arctic specialized professionals. The risk‐based model is subsequently applied to the Canadian Arctic area, with the aim of evaluating the impact of a potential oil spill through shipping. Article in Journal/Newspaper Northwest passage Wiley Online Library Risk Analysis |
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Abstract As the rate of ice melt in the Arctic increases, the potential for shipping activities is also increasing. However, infrastructure along the northwest passage (NWP) in Canada's Arctic is almost nonexistent. This presents major challenges to any response efforts in the case of a natural disaster. Also, the Arctic is home to many indigenous communities, as well as flora and fauna. Thus, it is of vital importance to protect the livelihood of the rights holders in this area and the Arctic marine environment. To do this, it is necessary to develop a decision‐making tool to assess the potential risk of pollutants arising from increased shipping activity. Understanding such, this article assesses the impacts of a potential oil spill on communities in the Canadian Arctic. The consequences of risk are presented using a multiperiod model while the likelihood is analyzed using Bayesian Network. The output of the multiperiod model is incorporated into an influence diagram for risk assessment purposes. The Bayesian model benefits from expert elicitation from the crew aboard a research ship passing through the NWP. Information was also obtained from marine insurance companies, government representatives, and other Arctic specialized professionals. The risk‐based model is subsequently applied to the Canadian Arctic area, with the aim of evaluating the impact of a potential oil spill through shipping. |
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A Multiperiod Model for Assessing the Socioeconomic Impacts of Oil Spills during Arctic Shipping |
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A Multiperiod Model for Assessing the Socioeconomic Impacts of Oil Spills during Arctic Shipping |
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A Multiperiod Model for Assessing the Socioeconomic Impacts of Oil Spills during Arctic Shipping |
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multiperiod model for assessing the socioeconomic impacts of oil spills during arctic shipping |
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