ABSTRACT
The involvement of Indigenous peoples’ organizations represents the most important and innovative non-state contribution to Arctic governance. These organizations have been active participants in influencing Arctic states at the Arctic Council and contributing to regulatory processes led by Arctic states. Their support for key programs in multilateral forums is crucial for the completion of many initiatives. Indigenous peoples’ organizations have strong representation at the local and regional levels, while other civil society groups have a global mandate and focus. This diverse representation highlights the dilemma central to global and regional governance dynamics. So far, global non-government actors, such as the World Wide Fund for Nature, have ensured their legitimacy by making useful contributions to regional governance while collaborating closely with regional governance actors, such as Arctic states and Indigenous peoples’ organizations.
