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Research interests
Timo Koivurova has a multidisciplinary specialisation in Arctic law and government but has also conducted broader research on global law (including authoring an English-language text book on international environmental law). Some of his research areas include:
- The legal status of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic (e.g. the Sámi)
- Regulations and politics regarding climate change in general and in the Arctic
- Regulating mining industry practices
- Arctic immigration
- The laws and politics surrounding the opening of the Arctic Ocean
- The continued development of the Arctic Council as an intergovernmental forum
- Rapidly-changing geopolitical trends in the Arctic, both from a broader geopolitical perspective and also with a special focus on China's role in the region
- Possibilities for an Arctic treaty.
He has been involved as an expert in several international processes globally and in the Arctic region and has published on the above-mentioned topics extensively.
Field of science
- Law
- International political science
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SUMEX: Sustainable Management in Extractive industries
Lesser, P., Koivurova, T. & Kyllönen, K.
01.11.2020 → 31.10.2023
Project: Co-funded project
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NORNEX: Nordic Nexus: A Nexus Approach to Water, Energy, Food Security in the Nordic Arctic
Koivurova, T. & Mettiäinen, I.
01.11.2020 → 01.12.2022
Project: Co-funded project
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ISDeGoNA: Implementation of SDGs in the Nordic Arctic
Stepien, A., Koivurova, T. & Braun, A.
31.08.2020 → 31.08.2021
Project: Co-funded project
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ArcticHubs: Global drivers, local consequences: Tool
Suopajärvi, L., Lesser, P., Nojonen, M., Leppiaho, T., Rantala, O., Turunen, M., Koivurova, T. & Markkula, I.
01.08.2020 → 31.07.2024
Project: Co-funded project
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ArcticFootprint: Overview of EU actions in the Arctic and their impact
EPRD Office for Economic Policy and Regional Development Ltd., ULKOM_YRITYKSET
08.06.2020 → 07.09.2021
Project: Co-funded project
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Emergency laws against coronavirus
Kirchner, S. & Koivurova, T., 2021, Governing the Crisis: Law, Human Rights and COVID-19. Kirchner, S. (ed.). Lit verlag, p. 265-281 (Recht: Forschung und Wissenschaft; No. Bd. 12).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
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Lawyers' role in the protection of human dignity of indigenous persons
Kirchner, S. & Koivurova, T., 2021, Human Dignity and International Law. Gattini, A., Garciandia, R. & Webb, P. (eds.). Brill, p. 100-112Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Lessons from the Finland’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council: What Will Happen with the Arctic Council and in General Arctic Governance
Koivurova, T., 2021, In : The yearbook of polar law. 12, 1, p. 195-209Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Miten Suomen arktinen strategia muuttuu?
Koivurova, T., 27 Mar 2021, In : Kaleva. 27.3.2021, p. 34 K2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › General public
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Overview of EU actions in the Arctic and their impact
Koivurova, T., Hoel, A. H., Humpert, M., Kirchner, S., Raspotnik, A., Śmieszek, M. G. & Stępień, A., 2021, European Union. 176 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Prizes
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2015 Honorable Mention for the article 'Innovative Environmental Protection: Lessons from the Arctic'
Koivurova, Timo (Recipient), Paula Kankaanpää (Recipient) & Stepien, Adam (Recipient), 18 Sep 2015
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Arktisten alueiden tieteelliseen tutkimukseen tarkoitettu Nordenskiöld –stipendi 18 000 euroa tutkimusprofessori Timo Koivurovalle ja työryhmälle kaivoslain uudistamistyöhön liittyvään tutkimustyöhön Lapin näkökulmasta
Koivurova, Timo (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Activities
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Arctic Centre (Organisational unit)
Timo Koivurova (Chair)
14 Jun 2021 → 24 Jun 2021Activity: Membership or position of trust › Position of trust in public sector
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Marine Policy (Journal)
Timo Koivurova (Peer reviewer)
6 Jun 2021Activity: Editorial and other work related to publications › Reviewer of scientific journal
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Hilde Woker puolusti väitöskirjaansa The Law-Science interface within the law of the sea
Timo Koivurova (Reviewer)
4 Jun 2021Activity: Evaluation, assessment or examination › Pre-examination of dissertation, acting as opponent to a doctoral student, member of dissertaton committee
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Russia's chairmanship in the Arctic Council: expectations from the international community, webinar
Timo Koivurova (Speaker)
1 Jun 2021Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
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The evolution of Arctic international governance
Timo Koivurova (Speaker)
19 May 2021Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
Press / Media
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Suomen arktinen strategia
Timo Koivurova & Nina Brander
18.10.2013 → 20.03.2021
2 items of Media coverage
Media contents: Society
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China's political power
Timo Koivurova, Katja Creutz & Jyrki Kallio
19.12.2018 → 04.03.2021
7 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Media contents: Society
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Yhdysvaltain presidentinvaalit
09.11.2016 → 04.11.2020
4 items of Media coverage
Media contents: Society
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Korona-pandemia
Timo Koivurova, Nina Brander & Kimmo Kanto
29.06.2020 → 12.10.2020
2 Media contributions
Media contents: Society