Most of the Arctic, like most of the world, is commonly owned. With ownership comes the obligation to manage our resources for the benefit of the total. To do that, we must understand the reality, the richness, and the responsibility of the North.

– Governor Walter J. Hickel, Founder

Law of the Sea

Alaska's Commons
Arctic Advocacy & Infrastructure
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The Institute has been working on Arctic infrastructure issues for many years and helps to advocate for Alaska issues at the national and international levels. We've heard increasing calls for United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) ratification. The Institute of the North developed a short educational video to help educate people about UNCLOS.