Authority in Arctic governance: changing spheres of authority in Greenlandic offshore oil and gas developments

摘要: The Arctic has rapidly transformed from a “frozen desert” into theater for high-level politics. Climate change and socioeconomic interdependencies bring the World more to vice versa. Increased geological knowledge, new technologies, high-energy prices make it possible develop oil gas resources in Arctic; however, effectiveness of spill response techniques remains key concern. To understand exploration governance setting, especially authority Greenland, we combine multi-level framework with concept sphere post-international theory. on consists many different arrangements, which most well-known arrangement is Council. This paper focuses Greenland changing arrangements Arctic. Crucial Danish–Greenlandic relationship, development Greenlandic sector seen as tool become financially independent. It can be concluded that capacity government civil society actors should primary guideline pace activities are being developed. Taking this approach will ensure retaining its central position high degree influence country. Otherwise, lose benefits flow elsewhere.