Co-production of Arctic sea ice knowledge: A systematic review

Arctic sea ice is a vital component of the global climate system and a key indicator of climate change. Collaborations between Western scientists and Indigenous Knowledge holders advance understanding of the cryosphere by integrating diverse observations of sea ice physics, ecosystems, and food webs. As interest in collaborative research grows, co-production of knowledge (CPK) has emerged as a leading participatory approach in Arctic research. This study reviews multidisciplinary literature on sea ice knowledge co-production using a systematic literature review. Of more than 65 000 peer-reviewed articles on sea ice, only 461 mention engagement with Arctic Indigenous communities, and just 25 explicitly describe collaborative engagement with communities. By highlighting the presence and absence of key CPK tools and concepts in existing research, we uncover gaps in the documentation and practice of sharing research benefits with communities and identify opportunities for transparency in CPK practice.