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Research interests
By training Kamrul is a researcher in the field of international law. He has been working on a diverse range of Arctic issues for almost a decade. The main focus of his research currently lies in international environmental law that applies to the Arctic as well as in human rights law, in particular, concerning the rights of the indigenous peoples, again with a focus on the Arctic.
Over the years Kamrul has extensively published in all areas of Arctic governance (climate change; marine environment, maritime de-limitation and law of the sea; human activities in the Arctic such as shipping and resource extractions including mining and, onshore and offshore oil and gas developments; marine bio-diversity conservation; and human rights and human security dimensions applicable to the Arctic) highlighting legal, institutional and policy perspectives.
Field of science
- Law
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ICE BRIDGE: Bridging Ice Climate Technologies and Governance for Biodiversity in the Arctic (ICE BRIDGE)
Hossain, K. (Principal Investigator)
SUOMENAKATEMIA, EUROOPANKOMISSIO
01.01.2026 → 31.12.2028
Project: Co-funded project
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Strengthening the Transfer of good practices in the Arctic Waste Management Cooperation (STRAWCO)
Hossain, K. (Principal Investigator) & Filimonova, N. (Collaborative Investigator)
The Nordic Institute in Greenland
31.08.2025 → 30.08.2028
Project: Co-funded project
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine impacting actions and visions of Japan and Finland in the Arctic
Hossain, K. (Collaborative Investigator) & Saunavaara, J. (Collaborative Investigator)
01.03.2025 → 03.04.2027
Project: Co-funded project
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INCLUSION: Indigenous Cultures in Evolution: Governing Rights and Responsibilities through Sustainable Law and Ethics
Ballardini, R. (Principal Investigator), Hossain, K. (Collaborative Investigator), Reyes Tagle, Y. (Collaborative Investigator), Cambou, D. (Collaborative Investigator), Virtanen, P. (Collaborative Investigator), Tuominen, I. H. (Other), Girardi, D. (Other), Huttunen, M. T. (Other) & Urueña, R. (Other)
Finnish National Agency for Education
01.08.2022 → 31.12.2024
Project: Co-funded project
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Potential ingredients for health promotion
Hossain, K. (Principal Investigator) & Raheem, B. (Collaborative Investigator)
KUNNAT, European Regional Development Fund
01.02.2021 → 29.10.2021
Project: Co-funded project
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Editor’s note: The Future of Arctic Law in a Polarized New World Order
Hossain, K., 4 Dec 2025, In: Current Developments in Arctic Law. 13, p. 4-6 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Scientific
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How does International Human Rights Law Respond to Indigenous Peoples’ Rights to Culture?
Hossain, K., 26 Jan 2025, Digital Indigenous Cultural Heritage. Linkola-Aikio, I.-A., Keskitalo, P., Ballardini, R. & Sarantou, M. (eds.). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 249–264 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Human Rights in the Arctic
Hossain, K., 27 Mar 2025, The Routledge Handbook of Arctic Governance. Conde, E. & Wood-Donnelly, C. (eds.). Abingdon: Routledge, p. 129-148 20 p. (Routledge Handbooks).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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The Arctic Meltdown and the Third Pole Hindukush Himalaya: Interdependent Drivers of the Planetary Climate System
Hossain, K., 29 Oct 2025, The Arctic at a Crossroads: The Making of a New Frontier. Haldar, S. & Giri, C. (eds.). New Delhi: Observer Research Foundation, p. 39-44 6 p. (GP-ORF Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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The Arena for the Gap Analysis of Existing Arctic Science Co-Operations (AASCO): White Paper: Summary of the AASCO Event on February 4–5, 2025 in Monaco
Lappalainen, H. K. (Editor), Petäjä, T. (Editor), Uotila, P. (Editor), Humbert, A. (Editor), Lihavainen, H. (Editor), Qiu, Y. (Editor), Vihma, T. (Editor), Iovino, D. (Editor), Moore, J. (Editor), Macias-Fauria, M. (Editor), Arnold, S. (Editor), Baklanov, A. (Editor), Itchuaqiyaq, C. (Editor), Snellman, H. (Editor), Spence, J. (Editor), Hossain, K. (Editor), Buttigieg, P. L. (Editor) & Kristiansen, J. (Editor), 2025, AASCO project. 36 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Activities
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11th INSEARCH Conference 2025
Hossain, K. (Speaker)
20 Dec 2025 → 22 Dec 2025Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
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Harbin Institute of Technology
Hossain, K. (Visiting researcher)
15 Nov 2025 → 22 Nov 2025Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting abroad
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The Polar Law Education
Hossain, K. (Speaker)
16 Oct 2025 → 19 Oct 2025Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
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NIEM's 40 Years Anniversary - Environmental and Minority Law in the Arctic: Problems and Processes
Hossain, K. (Speaker)
18 Sept 2025Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
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Second Inter-Polar Conference 2025
Hossain, K. (Organiser)
3 Sept 2025 → 5 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organisation of an event › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
Press/Media
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The Arctic Is a Complex Region Which Cannot Be Designated with a Single Status
16.10.2020
1 item of Media coverage
Media contents: Research
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A legal opinion on indigenous peoples’ rights and their applicability in Japan’s legal system in response to the recent conflict between an Ainu leader and authorities in Hokkaido
01.06.2020
1 Media contribution
Media contents: Research