Towards decolonial research in the Arctic: Recommendations for ICARP IV, the International Conference on Arctic Research Planning

A decolonial approach is needed to fulfil IASC’s (International Conference on Arctic Research Planning) commitment to recognizing that Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Knowledge and academic scientific knowledge are co-equal and complementary knowledge systems that all can and should inform its work (website ICARP IV, 2023). This document summarizes key recommendations for actions regarding five themes: Indigenous Peoples’ right to self-determination as a prerequisite for high-quality Arctic research Ethics, methods and methodology as key for decolonial research Indigenous-led research in design and practice Indigenous Peoples’ co-equal participation in Arctic research funding structures and decision-making for securing decolonial Arctic research in practice Funding for Co-Creative and Indigenous-Led Arctic Research