Bennett Publishes Article on Data Sources and Gaps on Arctic infrastructure
Posted: 10/30/2025 (CSDE Research)
CSDE Affiliate Mia M. Bennett (Geography) recently published an article titled, “Utilizing Arctic infrastructure data for ecological restoration, just transitions, and protection of cultural heritage” in the journal Sustainable Earth Reviews. Climate change is leading to much greater maritime access in the Arctic, creating both challenges and opportunities for infrastructure planning. Bennett and co-authors conducted an integrative review of key data sources on Arctic infrastructure. This approach includes cultural heritage alongside ecological criteria because “brownfield” redevelopment is a critical key to “greenfield” preservation, and planning a just transition requires attention to the historical and social contexts of past decision-making. Read more.