Charlene Miles
The Arctic, long seen as a model of international cooperation, continues to experience mounting geopolitical tensions and militarization that threaten the region’s social fabric, woven from Indigenous knowledge, rural and urban realities, and the needs of vulnerable populations. Additionally, climate change profoundly shapes the Arctic, acting as both a security concern and a driver of ongoing challenges for communities. Compassion resilience, rooted in empathy and community strength, is not just a theoretical concept but a living necessity for ensuring the Arctic remains a zone of peace, justice, and sustainability. Importantly, the Arctic is not currently an active conflict zone, but rather a region at risk due to converging pressures, making prevention critical.
