In the Arctic, the sustainable blue economy is gaining ever increasing importance. This entails utilizing ocean-based resources to the benefit of the global population, the Arctic states and their local communities, while ...

Although the concept of the blue economy was created by the Small Island Developing States, its relevance extends to any coastal region around the globe, making the engagement of both state and corporate actors imperative. ...

This article considers established metrics for smart city development and evaluates their suitability for implementation in Arctic urban settlements. To do this, the article first surveys smart city literature and the ...