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Research | Forskning - peer review

Since the Greenland Self-Government Act came into force in 2009, economic development and the right to utilize natural resources in Greenland lies in the hands of the Self-Government. Earlier efforts to establish this authority were made back in the 1970s, when discussions on Home Rule were first on… Since the Greenland Self-Government Act came into force in 2009, economic development and the right to utilize natural resources in Greenland lies in the hands of the Self-Government. Earlier efforts to establish this authority were made back in the 1970s, when discussions on Home Rule were first on the agenda. Mining industries are not a new activity in Greenland. During the Second World War, Greenlandic cryolite was used to produce aluminum for the North American aircraft industry. Other essential natural resources, such as gold and gemstones, have also recieved international interest over the years. Greenland's new development aim is to build up a large-scale mining industry. This article elucidates the form of public consultation processes followed in Greenland in connection to two large-scale mining projects and the different views various actors have regarding these events. How did the deliberative democratic process unfold in Greenland regarding these projects? Was the process followed and effective way to manage these kinds of projects? The article shows that two projects that received a lot of media attention: the 2005 iron ore mine project Isukasia, and the 2001 TANBREEZ-project to extract rare earth elements, used highly different approaches when it comes to deliberative democracy. In the former case, a limited degree of deliberative democracy was used, while in the latter case, the opposite applies. Læs mere

Teaching | Undervisning

I denne video diskuteres vidensformer i praksis, og hvordan de værdisættes i forskellige tilgange til sundhedsforskning. Der argumenteres for, at viden om personlige betydninger af at leve med sygdom må sidestilles med eksperimentel viden om effekten af medicinske indsatser. Det vises, hvordan viden… I denne video diskuteres vidensformer i praksis, og hvordan de værdisættes i forskellige tilgange til sundhedsforskning. Der argumenteres for, at viden om personlige betydninger af at leve med sygdom må sidestilles med eksperimentel viden om effekten af medicinske indsatser. Det vises, hvordan viden om patienternes perspektiver ligger i den daglige livsførelse. Læs mere

Teaching | Undervisning

Videoen præsenterer nogle fremgangsmåder til generering af viden om patientperspektiver gennem interview om den daglige livsførelse. Der gives praktiske eksempler fra et kvalitativt forskningsprojekt om patientperspektiver på sundhedspraksis.

Communication | Formidling

Naak peqqinneq WHO-p peqqinnermi isumasiuutaani ’inuunerinneq’ inuiaqatigiilerinermi isumasiutaasoq, peqqinnissaqarfimmi sullisseriaaseq suli peqqinnermit najuutinngitsutut nappaateqarnermit paasinnittariaaseq annertuneruvoq. Nakorsiartut isumaanit nappaateqarnermit nakorsartinnermillu kingunerani i… Naak peqqinneq WHO-p peqqinnermi isumasiuutaani ’inuunerinneq’ inuiaqatigiilerinermi isumasiutaasoq, peqqinnissaqarfimmi sullisseriaaseq suli peqqinnermit najuutinngitsutut nappaateqarnermit paasinnittariaaseq annertuneruvoq. Nakorsiartut isumaanit nappaateqarnermit nakorsartinnermillu kingunerani inuuneq qanoq misigigaat atuakkap misissorpaa qanorlu ulluinnarni inooriaaseqarnersut. Napparsimasut arlallit napparsimavinni uninnganerini angerlarsimanerinilu illoqarfinni nunaqarfinnilu apersuinermi misissuinermilu malinnaaffigineqarput. Peqqinnissaqarfini pikkorissut suleriaatsit qanorlu napparsimasut ulluinnarni inuunermi periarfissaat ataqatigiinnersut erseqqissarneqarpoq. Peqqinnissaqarfini suleriaaseq napparsimasullu ulluinnarni inooriaasiat katiternerat, peqqinnissaqarfimmiit ikiuutit aaqqissuunneqarneranni nakorsiartut isumaat ilanngunnissaa pingaaruteqarnera takutippaa. Napparsimasut ilisimasaat pingaartinnerunissaa atuagaq aamma tikkuartorpaa, pingaaruteqartutullu pitsaassummik peqqissutsikkut sullisseriaammit ineriartortitsinissamut. Atuagaq annertunerusumik peqqinnissaqarfinni pikkorissunut, peqqissaanermik ilinniartitaanerni ilinniartunut, atorfilinnullu peqqissaanermi ilisimatuunut aalajangiisartunullu peqqinnermillu inuiaqatigiilerinermilu soqutiginnittunut saaffiginnippoq. Læs mere

Research | Forskning

Brugerinddragelse er et omstridt begreb i dagens sundhedsvæsen. Samtidig fremgår det af undersøgelser, at patienter og pårørende ofte ikke føler sig inddraget i professionel praksis. En undersøgelse af patientperspektiver på sundhedspraksis i Grønland har peget på, at inddragelsen må omfatte patient… Brugerinddragelse er et omstridt begreb i dagens sundhedsvæsen. Samtidig fremgår det af undersøgelser, at patienter og pårørende ofte ikke føler sig inddraget i professionel praksis. En undersøgelse af patientperspektiver på sundhedspraksis i Grønland har peget på, at inddragelsen må omfatte patienternes egen viden om deres vanskeligheder med at få livet med sygdom til at hænge sammen i hverdagen og deres perspektiver på mulighederne for at håndtere det. Hvis professionelle indsatser begrænser sig til den kropslige sygdom og behandling, falder de ofte til jorden. Derfor må patienterne inddrages som deltagere med betydningsfuld viden for professionel praksis. Barriererne for inddragelse af patienterne handler både om praktiske rammer og professionelle forståelser af kultur og viden. Sygeplejersker har en gunstig position i forhold til at inddrage patienterne som deltagere. Det kræver refleksion over egen praksis som del af et almennyttigt sundhedsvæsen. Læs mere

Research | Forskning

På baggrund af et forskningsprojekt i patientperspektiver på sundhedspraksis i Grønland vises betydningen af samspillet mellem professionel praksis og patienternes muligheder for at håndtere hverdagen med sygdom. Kulturforskelle mellem professionelle og patienter og deres betydning for inddragelse a… På baggrund af et forskningsprojekt i patientperspektiver på sundhedspraksis i Grønland vises betydningen af samspillet mellem professionel praksis og patienternes muligheder for at håndtere hverdagen med sygdom. Kulturforskelle mellem professionelle og patienter og deres betydning for inddragelse af patienterne i professionel praksis vises. Endelig diskuteres problematikken omkring overtagelse af sundhedsstrategier fra Danmark, hvordan strategierne er domineret af en biomedicinsk tilgang, og hvordan Grønland kan bruge danske sundhedsstrategier på den grønlandske befolknings egne præmisser. Læs mere

Research | Forskning

På baggrund af et resume af resultaterne fra projektet 'Hverdagsliv med sygdom - patienters kulturelle perspektiver på sundhedspraksis i Grønland' fremhæves de professionelles mangelfulde muligheder for at inddrage patienterne i professionel praksis trods hensigter om det modsatte. Ud fra projektets… På baggrund af et resume af resultaterne fra projektet 'Hverdagsliv med sygdom - patienters kulturelle perspektiver på sundhedspraksis i Grønland' fremhæves de professionelles mangelfulde muligheder for at inddrage patienterne i professionel praksis trods hensigter om det modsatte. Ud fra projektets teoretiske tilgang til 'hverdagsliv' skitseres en model for, hvad en professionel samtale må indeholde, hvis patienterne skal inddrages i praksis på deres egne præmisser. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

Kapitlet undersøger udsatte unges adgang til netværk, deltagelse og lokalsamfund og på, hvad det betyder for socialt arbejde med unge, hvis det aktivt skal fokusere på relationer, netværk og deltagelse i de lokalsamfund, de unge lever i. Kapitlet udfordrer en traditionel, professionel hjælperrolle o… Kapitlet undersøger udsatte unges adgang til netværk, deltagelse og lokalsamfund og på, hvad det betyder for socialt arbejde med unge, hvis det aktivt skal fokusere på relationer, netværk og deltagelse i de lokalsamfund, de unge lever i. Kapitlet udfordrer en traditionel, professionel hjælperrolle og peger i retning af netværksarbejde og brobygning som nødvendige faglige styrker, der må udvikles. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

Artiklen peger – med fokus på børn og unge – på potentielle udviklingsmuligheder for community-baseret socialt arbejde i Grønland. Der er i øjeblikket et øget fokus på at vende interessen hen mod strukturelle og lokalsamfunds-orienterede metoder i det sociale arbejde. Nogle af disse metoder henter i… Artiklen peger – med fokus på børn og unge – på potentielle udviklingsmuligheder for community-baseret socialt arbejde i Grønland. Der er i øjeblikket et øget fokus på at vende interessen hen mod strukturelle og lokalsamfunds-orienterede metoder i det sociale arbejde. Nogle af disse metoder henter inspiration i oprindelige folks viden om og former for social støtte. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

Bogen beskriver og diskuterer de historiske og videnskabsteoretiske baggrunde for at udforme en refleksiv baseline for interventioner, der støtter og styrker social resiliens i to byer i Kalaallit Nunaat/Grønland. Det vises og dokumenteres, hvordan en refleksiv baseline kan tilbyde en måde at forske… Bogen beskriver og diskuterer de historiske og videnskabsteoretiske baggrunde for at udforme en refleksiv baseline for interventioner, der støtter og styrker social resiliens i to byer i Kalaallit Nunaat/Grønland. Det vises og dokumenteres, hvordan en refleksiv baseline kan tilbyde en måde at forske på, der aktivt styrker sociale ressourcer og derved virker tranformativ i sin udførelse. Projektets forsknings-del, som specifikt omtales i kapitlerne 2 og 3, er central for en forståelse af hele projektet, er udført af professor, Peter Berliner og er blevet til på baggrund af Peter Berliners mange års forskning i grønlandske forhold og projekt Siunissaq´s konkrete aktiviteter og udførelse. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

Kapitlet giver en introduktion til community psykologien ud fra teori og ud fra forfatterens egen forskning.

Research | Forskning - peer review

Kapitlet giver en introduktion til krise- og traumepsykologi dels på baggrund af teorier dels ud fra forfatterens egen forskning.

Research | Forskning - peer review

Kapitlet præsenterer og diskuterer klassiske og moderne psykologiske teorier om læring, deres grundforståelser og de forskningsmetoder, der gennem tiden er benyttet til at undersøge læring.

Research | Forskning - peer review

The article presents a study of important themes in relation to the Sphere standards of psycho-social interventions in disasters.

Research | Forskning - peer review

Psykologisk forskning i pædagogisk psykologi præsenteres og diskuteres. Kapitlet omfatter den pædagogiske psykologis historiske udvikling, forskellige grundforståelser gennem tiden og aktuelle spørgsmål, der kan belyses gennem pædagogisk psykologi.

Research | Forskning - peer review

This paper examines recent developments in British policies towards the Arctic from the Environmental Audit Committee of the House of Commons, the Government, and the House of Lords Arctic Committee. It concludes that while the United Kingdom may be geographically the Arctic’s nearest neighbour, the… This paper examines recent developments in British policies towards the Arctic from the Environmental Audit Committee of the House of Commons, the Government, and the House of Lords Arctic Committee. It concludes that while the United Kingdom may be geographically the Arctic’s nearest neighbour, the former has too many competing demands for its attention to prioritise the Arctic in its international relations. Læs mere

Research | Forskning

In this paper, Professor Johnstone explores the potential for the Arctic Council to initiate norms of international environmental law. The hypothesis to be explored is whether the Arctic Council can be equally or even more effective by developing non-binding standards in the Arctic as it can by purs… In this paper, Professor Johnstone explores the potential for the Arctic Council to initiate norms of international environmental law. The hypothesis to be explored is whether the Arctic Council can be equally or even more effective by developing non-binding standards in the Arctic as it can by pursuing ‘hard law’, for example, through binding treaty agreements. Challenges facing the Arctic Council as an institution in establishing binding norms will be discussed, including international and domestic political barriers to treaty-making and the difficulties of opening binding instruments to States outside of the Arctic. On the other hand, the vulnerability of non-binding standards to political wind-changes means that non-binding standards may not be sufficient to protect the Arctic environment and there may still be a role for treaty-based norms. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

Greenland’s independence to some extent pivots on the exploitation of natural resources, including offshore hydrocarbon resources. The exploitation of oil and gas is inherently hazardous and offshore activities and marine oil transports bring a risk of a serious pollution incident affecting the inte… Greenland’s independence to some extent pivots on the exploitation of natural resources, including offshore hydrocarbon resources. The exploitation of oil and gas is inherently hazardous and offshore activities and marine oil transports bring a risk of a serious pollution incident affecting the interests of other States. The long-established principle of full reparation for injuries indicates that should a major accident occur under an independent Greenland’s watch, Greenland would bear a potentially unlimited liability to compensate affected parties. However, for a post-colonial State of under 60,000 souls, an overwhelming compensation claim could be disastrous: indeed, it could be sufficiently overwhelming as to compromise the rights of the Greenlandic people to self-determination and permanent sovereignty over their own resources, as well as a number of fundamental human rights found in international customary and conventional law. This chapter examines how such a conflict between the principle of full reparation and the rights of peoples to self-determination might be resolved in practice in light of the ILC Articles on State Responsibility, international customary law and ius cogens, international human rights treaties and the few pertinent, though limited and distinguishable, cases that have been decided to date. The chapter concludes by finding that the principle of self-determination has a peremptory status and thus in the event of conflict with the principle of full reparation, the latter must be considered subservient. However, there may be scope for greater flexibility in the mode and timescale of reparation than in its quantum. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

In December 2015, The Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation published Verso una strategia italiana per l‘artico (Towards an Italian Strategy for the Arctic). In this article, the authors explain and evaluate the document in light of Italy’s connections to and interests i… In December 2015, The Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation published Verso una strategia italiana per l‘artico (Towards an Italian Strategy for the Arctic). In this article, the authors explain and evaluate the document in light of Italy’s connections to and interests in the Arctic, the Kiruna rules for observers at the Arctic Council, and the Arctic policies of other observers. They conclude that the intended audience for Verso una strategia is the Arctic States. Therefore, the document emphasises relevant Italian scientific efforts and promotes Italy’s oil and gas industry while downplaying the rights of indigenous peoples and avoiding issues of controversy. Publication of the document as a work in progress indicates the ministry’s willingness to listen to feedback and adapt its approaches as it develops a more comprehensive and nuanced strategy. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

There is currently a growing interest in industrial initiatives and development in the general Greenlandic population. Numerous scenarios for the establishment of industries that are based on natural resources such as minerals, fish and oil are pursued in this regard. In considering the growing acti… There is currently a growing interest in industrial initiatives and development in the general Greenlandic population. Numerous scenarios for the establishment of industries that are based on natural resources such as minerals, fish and oil are pursued in this regard. In considering the growing activities in the area of industrial development, existing informal knowledge in Greenland may become a useful human resource and a societal institution in the gradual process of transition from traditional to modern industries. This chapter acknowledges and examines the potential benefits of informal knowledge in relation to capacity building, sustainable development and employment opportunities within industry in Greenland. In acknowledging such potential, we will discuss if possessing traditional knowledge (also called local knowledge and here from referred to as TK), can be viewed as complementary qualifications and useful competences when it comes to proposed industrial development in Greenland. The chapter will focus on how TK can be used to access relevant competences in the development and ongoing transitions that are taking place in Greenlandic society today, by emphasising the possibility of either promoting local content or securing local benefits through derived opportunities. We perceive these transitions - not necessarily according to a western model of society – but, rather as a unique course towards a modern Inuit society where activities may be combined without compromising the opportunity to continue traditional activities. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

According to the United States Geological Survey, the Greenland basin is estimated to contain 17 billion barrels of oil and potentially138 billion cubic feet of natural gas (Bird et al. 2008). Other, more moderate, models predict that Greenland contains “substantial reserves” (see eg. Cavallo 2002,… According to the United States Geological Survey, the Greenland basin is estimated to contain 17 billion barrels of oil and potentially138 billion cubic feet of natural gas (Bird et al. 2008). Other, more moderate, models predict that Greenland contains “substantial reserves” (see eg. Cavallo 2002, Geuns 2012). Oil development is therefore high on the agenda in Greeland. It is being pursued both as the means to grow the economy and as a path to increased economic and political independence from Denmark (Østhagen 2012). Oil projects are expected to produce benefits for Greenlanders, but these benefits cannot be achieved without careful planning and project management. To ensure that negative impacts are mitigated and that positive outcomes are achieved, Impact Assessments (IA) have been implemented to promote sustainable development in the sector. Additional Impact Benefit Agreements (IBA) have to be negotiated between the affected communities, the government, and oil companies to ensure that social investments are made to secure long-term benefits for local communities. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

Explores the role of the Arctic Council in developing environmental law in the Arctic Region.

Research | Forskning - peer review

In December 2015, The Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation published its latest policy on the Arctic.[1] It is humbly entitled Towards an Italian Strategy for the Arctic (Verso una strategia italiana per l‘artico) indicating that the Ministry considers this a work in pr… In December 2015, The Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation published its latest policy on the Arctic.[1] It is humbly entitled Towards an Italian Strategy for the Arctic (Verso una strategia italiana per l‘artico) indicating that the Ministry considers this a work in progress and not a final word on Italian-Arctic relations. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

Given the magnitude of the risks associated with commercial activities in the Arctic arising as a result of the milder climate, new business opportunities raise important questions of responsibility and liability. This book analyses the issues of responsibility and liability connected with the explo… Given the magnitude of the risks associated with commercial activities in the Arctic arising as a result of the milder climate, new business opportunities raise important questions of responsibility and liability. This book analyses the issues of responsibility and liability connected with the exploitation of natural resources, marine transport and other activities in the Arctic. Applying a combined private and public law perspective on these issues, it considers both the business and societal interests related to Arctic development using Greenland as an example. The book focuses on problems that are specific to Greenland and wider issues that affect all Arctic states. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

The chapter discuss educational conditions in Greenland in perspective of ICT as basic infrastructure in modern societies. Cloud computing utilizing online programs, platforms and knowledge ressources is taking over from paper and pen, books and offline stationary computers. Research is presented sh… The chapter discuss educational conditions in Greenland in perspective of ICT as basic infrastructure in modern societies. Cloud computing utilizing online programs, platforms and knowledge ressources is taking over from paper and pen, books and offline stationary computers. Research is presented showing how Cloud computing is supportive of learning goals decided by politicians. In the chapter it is discussed how Greenland is lacking behind in providing pivotal educational possibilities for the population. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

Coastal Cultures in Scotland and Norway: Narratives, Affinity, Contact

This book chapter investigates transnational cultural encounters that cross the established research areas of Northern European, Nordic, and Scandinavian Studies. Using approaches from Scandinavian research on coastal communities and cultural spaces, the article examines cultural transfer between No… This book chapter investigates transnational cultural encounters that cross the established research areas of Northern European, Nordic, and Scandinavian Studies. Using approaches from Scandinavian research on coastal communities and cultural spaces, the article examines cultural transfer between Norway and Scotland through trade and exchange during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The interdisciplinary and transnational approach adopted throughout the paper suggests new perspectives in researching coastal communities in Britain, as part of a wider understanding of cultural encounters between the communities of the North. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

Des bateaux et des hommes: Objets interculturels et identite regionale en Norvege Occidentale et dans les Illes Shetland

Cet article porte sur le rôle du bateau en tant que médiateur des cultures tangible et intangible dans la région de l’Atlantique nord, en comparant la représentation des bateaux et les collections maritimes conservées dans les musées dédiés aux folklores écossais et norvégien. Il explore les similar… Cet article porte sur le rôle du bateau en tant que médiateur des cultures tangible et intangible dans la région de l’Atlantique nord, en comparant la représentation des bateaux et les collections maritimes conservées dans les musées dédiés aux folklores écossais et norvégien. Il explore les similarités et les différences des définitions de la côte comme « lieu maritime » par le biais d’objets, et s’intéresse plus particulièrement aux récits et aux aspects d’une mémoire commune influençant la formation de traditions culturelles régionales et nationales. En liant la théorie du transfert culturel aux études sur la culture matérielle, et à l’aide de l’approche microhistorique de l’Alltagsgeschichte, nous comparerons la façon dont les habitants des Shetland et les Norvégiens occidentaux ont participé à la construction et à leur identification à la culture côtière [kystkultur] par l’entremise d’objets maritimes et narratifs. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

Nordic Border Crossings: Coastal Communities and Connected Cultures in Eighteenth-Century Norway, Scotland, and Canada

Coastal cultures form a complex area of research, offering new opportunities to investigate and understand the history of cultural encounters and transnational “regions of culture” across the Northern peripheries. This article investigates the connected cultures of coastal communities of Norway, Sco… Coastal cultures form a complex area of research, offering new opportunities to investigate and understand the history of cultural encounters and transnational “regions of culture” across the Northern peripheries. This article investigates the connected cultures of coastal communities of Norway, Scotland, and Canada after 1700. A shared, diverse, but similarly sea-focused cultural landscape exists across the North that informs the way in which regional cultural identities are formed and maintained. Using new methodologies of cultural transfer such as entangled histories or histoire croisée, this article pays particular attention to the creation of transient cross-cultural networks and regions stimulated by trade and related contacts across the North Sea and the North Atlantic. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

The demographic history of Greenland is characterized by recurrent migrations and extinctions since the first humans arrived 4,500 years ago. Our current understanding of these extinct cultures relies primarily on preserved fossils found in their archaeological deposits, which hold valuable informat… The demographic history of Greenland is characterized by recurrent migrations and extinctions since the first humans arrived 4,500 years ago. Our current understanding of these extinct cultures relies primarily on preserved fossils found in their archaeological deposits, which hold valuable information on past subsistence practices. However, some exploited taxa, though economically important, comprise only a small fraction of these sub-fossil assemblages. Here we reconstruct a comprehensive record of past subsistence economies in Greenland by sequencing ancient DNA from four well-described midden deposits. Our results confirm that the species found in the fossil record, like harp seal and ringed seal, were a vital part of Inuit subsistence, but also add a new dimension with evidence that caribou, walrus and whale species played a more prominent role for the survival of Paleo-Inuit cultures than previously reported. Most notably, we report evidence of bowhead whale exploitation by the Saqqaq culture 4,000 years ago. Læs mere

Communication | Formidling

Anmeldelse af Josef ”Tarrak” Petrussens album: Fxgxs.

Teaching | Undervisning - peer review

One view on trust that has largely gone unexamined in the literature is the process perspective. The process perspective advances the view that trust develops over time in the local context through a history of interaction between knowledgeable social actors. The term ‘knowledgeable social actor’ im… One view on trust that has largely gone unexamined in the literature is the process perspective. The process perspective advances the view that trust develops over time in the local context through a history of interaction between knowledgeable social actors. The term ‘knowledgeable social actor’ implies that individuals respond actively to unfolding events in the context and modify their responses to meet changes in circumstances. Within a process perspective, this chapter looks closely at the relationships between a group of young men with minority ethnic backgrounds, a team of youth workers, a job consultant and a police officer, to shed light on trust- and distrust-building processes. This chapter addresses the frames used by the young men to organize public sector employees, either as trusting or distrusting, together with some of the cultural tools used to construct these frames. The key question that the chapter considers is: how can trust and distrust be understood as cultural frames? The research reveals that both trust and distrust can be influenced and manipulated through social interaction over time and through the subsequent sense-making processes in the particular context. The chapter contributes towards understanding of the micro-processes at play in trust- and distrust-building processes. Læs mere

Research | Forskning

PH.D. afhandlingen har som fokus at afdække tre forhold for naturfagsundervisningen og naturfagsdidaktikken i den grønlandske folkeskole. Feltarbejdet der ligger til grund for analyserne er gennemført på to byskoler og en bygdeskole. Analyserne leder frem til fire overordnede analysekapitler - afha… PH.D. afhandlingen har som fokus at afdække tre forhold for naturfagsundervisningen og naturfagsdidaktikken i den grønlandske folkeskole. Feltarbejdet der ligger til grund for analyserne er gennemført på to byskoler og en bygdeskole. Analyserne leder frem til fire overordnede analysekapitler - afhandlingens resultater. Det første analysekapitel afdækker et naturbegreb, og hvordan elevers begreber om natur har betydning for hvordan de forstår den natur der er en del af undervisningen. Det andet analysekapitel afdækker undervisningen i naturfag - set fra både elevens og lærerens perspektiv. Det tredje analysekapitel afdækker rammeforudsætningerne for lærernes undervisning i naturfag. Det fjerde og sidste analysekapitel afdækker hvordan det naturfaglige sprog bliver en del af naturfagsundervisningen. Læs mere

Research | Forskning

This report provides a discussion on dominating risk factors, risk types and probability of unwanted incidents in the Arctic region. It also provides a coarse-grained evaluation of the potential consequences of different incidents in the northern sea areas of Russia, Norway, Greenland, and Iceland.… This report provides a discussion on dominating risk factors, risk types and probability of unwanted incidents in the Arctic region. It also provides a coarse-grained evaluation of the potential consequences of different incidents in the northern sea areas of Russia, Norway, Greenland, and Iceland. The risk assessment build upon statistics on vessel activity, case studies of real incidents, and expert evaluation of defined situations of hazard and accident (DSHA). The evaluations of this study may serve as a platform for more detailed assessments, and as input for discussions on priority areas in respect to safety measures and emergency preparedness. In the Marpart Project, the risk assessments have a special role as input into the analyses of emergency management capabilities, and the need for special government efforts in cross-border cooperation. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

This report analyzes the current commercial and governmental activity in the sea regions north of the Polar Circle from the Northern Sea Route to the North West Passage. The study embraces sea and coastal areas of the North West of Russia, Northern Norway and around Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland.… This report analyzes the current commercial and governmental activity in the sea regions north of the Polar Circle from the Northern Sea Route to the North West Passage. The study embraces sea and coastal areas of the North West of Russia, Northern Norway and around Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland. It includes an overview of types of vessels and other objects involved in different activities, and the volume of traffic connected to different types of activities, such as fisheries, petroleum, tourism, navy and research. Furthermore, this report estimates the maritime activity level in the area the next ten years, or until 2025, and the potential development of the regional preparedness system. Læs mere

Research | Forskning - peer review

Growing maritime commercial activities in the High North increase the possibility of unwanted incidents. The vulnerability related to human safety and environment and a challenging context, call for a strengthening of the maritime preparedness system, and cross-boundary and cross-institutional colla… Growing maritime commercial activities in the High North increase the possibility of unwanted incidents. The vulnerability related to human safety and environment and a challenging context, call for a strengthening of the maritime preparedness system, and cross-boundary and cross-institutional collaboration. In this paper, we look into the different stressors and risk factors of the sea regions in the High North. We elaborate on emergencies where integrated operations such as mass evacuation, oil spill recovery and salvage are needed. Coordination of such operations is a challenging task, where several institutions and management levels are included. Host nation support from neighboring countries may be in demand. Experiences from the accident with the cruise ship “Maxim Gorkiy” in the ice south-west of Svalbard are highlighted together with the experiences from large-scale exercises in the High North. We illuminate the capabilities needed, and the training of key personnel responsible for coordinating such operations. Læs mere