Global Arctic: Legal Regimes and Governance

This lecture explores the legal frameworks and governance structures in the Arctic region, emphasizing the impacts of regionalization. It covers the UNCLOS (1982) and various regimes applicable in the Arctic, addressing state laws, self-governments, and recent developments. The lecture delves into the rights and duties of Arctic and non-Arctic states, highlighting the orderly settlement of issues within and beyond 200 nautical miles. It also discusses global/regional governance in shipping, focusing on the IMO's initiatives and the Polar Code. Furthermore, the lecture examines international maritime boundaries in the Arctic, offshore oil and gas regulations, and the implications of regionalization on state control and governance dynamics in the Arctic ocean.