Economic and social changes due to changes in sea ice extent in the Arctic are anticipated to be managed as part of existing governance structures . The opening-up of the Arctic and associated geopolitical manoeuvring for access to shipping routes and sub-sea hydrocarbons is often highlighted as a potential source of climate conflict ; Åtland ; Tamnes and Offerdal ). Research assessed in AR5 focused on the potential for resource wars and Arctic land grabs. However, research since AR5 is less sensationalist in its approach to Arctic security, focusing instead on the practicalities of polycentric Arctic governance under climate change, the economic impacts of climate change, protecting the human security of Arctic populations whose autonomy is at risk , understanding how different regions  are positioning themselves more prominently in the Arctic space  and Arctic Indigenous Peoples' understanding of security .
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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