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Redefining arctic boundaries in a changing climate: interdisciplinary perspectives on governance strategies

Ugo Nannia Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, NorwayCorrespondence[email protected]
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Patricia DeRepentignyb Climate and Global Dynamics Laboratory, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO, USAView further author information
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Aapo Lundénc Geography Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, FinlandView further author information
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Virginija Popovaitėd Faculty of Social Sciences, Nord University, Bodø, NorwayView further author information
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Yiyi Shene Department of European, International and Comparative Law, University of Vienna, Vienna, AustriaView further author information
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Ilker K. Basaranf Department of Maritime Studies, Texas A&M University, Galveston, TX, USAView further author information
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Natália Duarte Neuberng International Relations Institute, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilView further author information
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Alec Bennetti College of Business and Security Management, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, USAView further author information
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