OFFSHORE DRILLING AND ARCTIC TRADITIONAL FOOD SECURITY OFFSHORE DRILLING: AN EMERGING ISSUE IN ARCTIC FOOD SECURITY A REVIEW
Abstract Background: Due to global climate change, the melting of arctic ice has increased geopolitical interest in the land due to newly accessible oil reservoirs on the continental shelf. With the imminent rise in offshore gas drilling, this presents an additional threat to Arctic food security. I...
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| Summary: | Abstract Background: Due to global climate change, the melting of arctic ice has increased geopolitical interest in the land due to newly accessible oil reservoirs on the continental shelf. With the imminent rise in offshore gas drilling, this presents an additional threat to Arctic food security. Indigenous populations living in the circumpolar north face many challenges in accessing adequate and nutritional food sources. One of the most significant factors impacting food security is the availability of traditional food. Objectives: To critically examine existing data and literature to discuss the impact of offshore gas drilling on traditional marine food sources. Additionally, the cultural, spiritual and physical health aspects of traditional food consumption will be determined. |
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