Gender, Climate Change and the European Arctic

This book examines gender and socio-spatial inequalities in the context of climate change in the European Arctic states, analysing how climate policies, governance, and adaptation responses shape uneven social impacts across different regions and communities.

It provides a critical understanding of how climate change intersects gender and socio-spatial inequalities in the European Arctic. Drawing on feminist evaluation and feminist geography, the book combines theoretical analysis with empirical research based on policy documents and interviews. Through country case studies, this book offers a structured assessment of climate governance and adaptation responses, helping readers understand how policies translate into uneven social impacts and where gaps in inclusivity and justice remain.

Gender, Climate Change and the European Arctic is intended for researchers, students, and academics working in climate change studies, political science, gender studies, Arctic studies and geography. It will also be relevant for policymakers, practitioners, and professionals engaged in climate governance, environmental policy, and sustainable development.