Primary Convener:
Weiming Hu, University of Georgia

Convener:
Martina Calovi, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Marzia Cremona, Laval University

Chair:
Weiming Hu, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Martina Calovi, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Rapid environmental change in the Arctic is reshaping sea ice dynamics and transforming maritime accessibility. This session invites interdisciplinary research on the growing navigability and accessibility of Arctic waters and its wide-ranging implications. We seek contributions that explore emerging shipping routes and human activities, environmental and socio-economic impacts on coastal and indigenous communities, geopolitical and regulatory challenges, and conservation strategies. We welcome diverse methodological approaches, including climate and traffic simulations, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, observational studies, and community-based research. By bringing together scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders, this session aims to foster a mutual understanding of Arctic accessibility, including its potential benefits, such as new economic corridors, and its associated risks, including pollution, habitat disturbance, and cultural disruption.

Index Terms
0305 Aerosols and particles
0410 Biodiversity
9315 Arctic region
1926 Geospatial

Suggested Itineraries:
Climate Change and Global Policy
Science Communications
Open Science and Open Data
Global Impacts‚ Solutions‚ & Policies

Neighborhoods:
3. Earth Covering