Sustainable development in the Arctic faces challenges on multiple fronts. Rising temperatures means melting ice sheets, sea level rises, and changes to flora and fauna. Other socioeconomic trends are also impacting traditional ways of life for isolated and rural communities, with challenges remaining for gender equality, as well as health and well-being. We believe that students are key to driving future sustainable development in the Arctic. They have the combination of skills, innovative thinking, and drive to make a difference to today’s biggest challenges. This international collaboration is part of Sustainia’s mission to move from inspiration to action and will empower young people to become changemakers in the Arctic through sustainable entrepreneurship. This publication shares activities, results, and learnings from the Arctic Opportunity Explorers project, and shows how we intend to build on the first year of activities moving forward.
