Polar Aspect produce insightful research, analysis and commentary on Arctic issues, with a particular focus on Arctic public policy and regional governance.
Our thinking has ranged over the relationship between federal and territorial governments in the north of Canada, the intersection of industrial development and indigenous rights, and the tensions between the environmental movement and indigenous economic activities such as sealing, whaling and hunting. We have also published on our innovative Model Arctic Council educational programme.
Our expertise is grounded in first-hand experience of daily life and policy work in the Arctic. Polar Aspect’s Founding Principal, Dr Anthony Speca, formerly lived in Iqaluit in the Canadian Arctic, and served as a senior civil servant in charge of fiscal and economic policy for the Government of Nunavut.
Polar Aspect have presented our perspective on Arctic issues and Arctic education to various audiences, including:
Polar Aspect’s research, analysis and commentary have appeared in a number of publications, including:
You can read many of Polar Aspect’s publications, and browse a full record of our speaking engagements, in our news feed. If you require any further information, or if you wish to discuss how Polar Aspect’s Arctic expertise could be of service to you or your organisation, please do not hesitate to contact us.
