Environmental Security Of Fragile Ecosystems: A Geopolitical Examination Of Upstream Oil And Gas Development In The Canadian Arctic

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dc.contributor.authorFrey, Glynis
dc.date.accessioned2019-01-25T17:42:13Z
dc.date.embargolift2999-01-01
dc.date.issued2014
dc.description.abstractWithin the Arctic environmental security represents the intersection of environmental degradation and international relations, as it relates to the development of resources. This paper examines the interrelated aspects of the legitimisation of environmental threats as environmental security threats within the Canadian Arctic. This is completed through the review of four interrelated dimensions. First, is the definition of environmental security within wider security context, and the evolving role of non-traditional threats within the international system. Second, there are the specific challenges faced by Arctic environments in light of ongoing anthropogenic change, both at the regional level and on a global scale. As a fragile ecosystem the Arctic does not adapt well to changes and is particularly sensitive. Third, the specifics of the resource potential within the region must be included, as the available potential must retain economic feasibility. Lastly, there is the role the Canadian government has taken in promoting environmental issues, and environmental security issues, both domestically and through multilateral agreements.
dc.identifier.citationFrey, G. (2014). Environmental Security Of Fragile Ecosystems: A Geopolitical Examination Of Upstream Oil And Gas Development In The Canadian Arctic (Unpublished report). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/35905
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/109646
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.departmentSustainable Energy Development
dc.publisher.facultyEnvironmental Designen_US
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studiesen_US
dc.publisher.facultyHaskayne School of Businessen_US
dc.publisher.facultyLawen_US
dc.publisher.facultySchulich School of Engineeringen_US
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgary
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dc.titleEnvironmental Security Of Fragile Ecosystems: A Geopolitical Examination Of Upstream Oil And Gas Development In The Canadian Arctic
dc.typereport
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
ucalgary.scholar.levelGraduateen_US
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