Towards Arctic Research Upholding Indigenous Peoples’ Rights: Recommendations for ICARP IV, the International Conference on Arctic Research Planning

• Main Authors: Holmberg, A., Morin, E., Chahine, A., Döring, N., Dudeck, S., Fisher, C., Hermansen, N., Herrmann, T., Kramvig, B., Omma, E., Riedel, A., Saxinger, G., Scheepstra, A., van der Schot, J.
• Other Authors: Ikaarvik
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: Saami Council, Research Institute for Sustainability – Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, Ecologic Institute 2023
• Subjects: Arctic
• Online Access: https://publications.rifs-potsdam.de/pubman/item/item_6003391; https://publications.rifs-potsdam.de/pubman/item/item_6003391_4/component/file_6003494/6003391.pdf

Key message: A decolonial approach is needed to fulfil IASC’s commitment to recognizing that Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Knowledge and academic scientific knowledge are co-equal and complementary knowledge systems that all can and should inform its work (website ICARP IV, retrieved October 2023). This document summarizes key recommendations for actions regarding five themes: 1. Indigenous Peoples’ right to self-determination as a prerequisite for high-quality Arctic research 2. Ethics, methods and methodology as key for decolonial research 3. Indigenous-led research in design and practice 4. Indigenous Peoples’ co-equal participation in Arctic research funding structures and decision-making for securing decolonial Arctic research in practice 5. Funding for Co-Creative and Indigenous-Led Arctic Research