LASHIPA Project

The exploitation of the natural resources in Polar Regions, 1600-2000
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Sub projects

Green Harbour, Spitsbergen, and the international history of exploitation of the polar areas

Fieldwork at:
Green Harbour, Spitsbergen
Prince Olav Harbour at South Georgia
Whalers Bay at Deception Island, South Shetland Islands

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The exploitation of natural resources in Green Harbour, Spitsbergen

Fieldwork at:
Green Harbour, Spitsbergen

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Archive research at:
- Russian State Archives of the Ancient Documents in Moscow
- Archives of St. Petersburg Institute for History in St. Petersburg
- State Archives of Arkhangelsk Region in Arkhangelsk

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Historical background

The coal exploitation of the Dutch Spitsbergen Coal Company (NESPICO) in Green Harbour, Spitsbergen, in its national and international context.

Fieldwork at:
Green Harbour, Spitsbergen

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Exploitation of natural resources by the early 20th century whaling industry; its impact on the environment and the geo-political situation in the polar regions.

Fieldwork at:
Green Harbour, Spitsbergen
Prince Olav Harbour at South Georgia
Whalers Bay at Deception Island, South Shetland Islands

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Rituals and symbols in the struggle over the polar areas and their natural resources

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British exploration, mining and diplomacy on Spitsbergen

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Multi-Stakeholder governance for whom and by whom? Arctic resource development from 17th century Hudson Bay company to Snøvit and the Inuit Arctic Slope Regional Corporation

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