ABSTRACT
Quantum technologies use quantum behavior to increase the speed and efficiency of classical computing and existing technologies. Experts call for greater investment in quantum technologies and increasing cooperative efforts to improve quantum security frameworks to solve global challenges. This chapter explores how such interventions have been envisioned and implemented. Focus is placed on quantum sensing technologies and their association with climate change and environmental issues among cooperating allied states. This chapter provides a content analysis of national policies and strategies among North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies. Its purpose is to systematically establish the trajectories for the application of quantum sensing technologies and their association with the concepts of security in the Arctic and High North and with climate change mitigation strategies. Results point to a need for the development of quantum technology across many states, challenged by the lack of specific technology-focused applications and of any overarching governance frameworks to implement such technology to ensure security in the Arctic and High North – and, to an extent, the security of NATO – through state cooperation toward the common goal of climate change abatement. An opening exists for collective governance mechanisms to develop quantum security frameworks to address global challenges, especially climate change.
