Arctic Sustainable Development and Indigenous People (3) The Arctic is a rapidly evolving region because of climate change and industrialization. It is also a home for many indigenous communities who have a vital role in environmental management and development because of their knowledge and traditional practices. This comprehensive course covers a broad range of political, socioeconomic, legal, and environmental issues linked to the Arctic and indigenous peoples' effective participation in the achievement of sustainable development in the region. Combining the power of law and the power of people in defense of human rights and the environment, the course explores the challenges indigenous peoples face in their efforts to benefit from their natural resources, and their struggles against oppression and the degradation of their environment from exploitation.