Document Type
Report
Abstract
Alaska’s Seward Peninsula communities are at a pivotal intersection of natural resource development and Indigenous subsistence livelihoods. As the demand for graphite, a vital component in the transition towards a decarbonized economy increases, a proposal has been made to establish a large graphite mine 60km North of Nome. Thus, these communities find themselves at the forefront of balancing economic development with environmental stewardship and cultural preservation. There remains a notable policy gap in accounting for the impacts of extractive industries on livelihoods in this region and this research integrates specific spatial and temporal land-use data to inform adaptive recommendations.
Publication Date
5-1-2024
Recommended Citation
Akogun, Ridwan, "Tradition and Transition on the Seward Peninsula: Bridging the Gap Between Potential Mining Development and Indigenous Livelihoods" (2024). Student Publications. 1.
https://scholarworks.alaska.edu/uaa_publicpolicy_stupubs/1
Handle
http://hdl.handle.net/11122/15045