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Area of Science:

  • Urban Planning
  • Environmental Science
  • Climate Change Adaptation

Background:

  • Arctic cities face unique environmental and socio-political challenges amplified by climate change.
  • Standardized sustainable development indicator (SDI) frameworks like ISO 37120 are widely used for global city comparisons.
  • Existing SDI frameworks may not adequately capture the specific needs and future visions of Arctic urban development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the relevance of international SDI frameworks for Arctic cities.
  • To compare urban sustainability planning approaches in five northern cities.
  • To identify deficiencies in current frameworks for Arctic contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of city planning documents from Anchorage, Utqiagvik, Reykjavik, Iqaluit, and Whitehorse.
  • Comparison of local goals, targets, and indicators with ISO 37120:2018 thematic areas and indicators.

Main Results:

  • International SDI frameworks provide a basis for comparative analysis but lack relevance to specific Arctic contexts.
  • Arctic city planning documents reveal unique local factors influencing sustainability goals and strategies.
  • Standardized indicators often exclude critical elements for sustainable urban growth in the Arctic.

Conclusions:

  • International SDI frameworks are insufficient for capturing the unique complexities of Arctic urban sustainability.
  • Urban sustainability planning in the Arctic requires tailored approaches that incorporate local environmental and socio-political factors.
  • Future research should focus on developing context-specific indicators for sustainable development in Arctic cities.