Title: Perception of the residents in the Arctic region towards climate change: a case study

Authors: Sujeong Im; Seungho Lee; Eungul Lee

Addresses: Department of Geography, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, South Korea ' Department of Geography, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, South Korea ' Department of Geography, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, South Korea

Abstract: This study investigated the perceptions of residents toward climate change and its impact in the Arctic. A questionnaire survey, and the integrated climate observation and reanalysis data of Cambridge Bay were analysed. Arctic residents were aware of climate change and its impacts, and were seriously worried as it adversely affected the local community. Inuit were less concerned about climate change, while hunters were more sensitive to its impacts. Changes in animal and plant distribution and sea ice extent are key concerns, as they threaten traditional culture. The findings can assist in prioritising plans to mitigate climate change in the Arctic.

Keywords: Arctic region; climate change impacts; hunting activity; Inuit community; questionnaire survey.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2025.146269

International Journal of Global Warming, 2025 Vol.36 No.2, pp.149 - 170

Received: 18 Jun 2024
Accepted: 21 Oct 2024
Published online: 14 May 2025 *

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