Please join NAADSN and the Arctic Editor, Dr. Suzanne Lalonde, for a special launch event of the Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Polar Law from 2-3:30 pm on Monday, 24 November 2025 at the Canadian Museum of Nature – Salon.

The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Polar Law fulfills the central purpose of any encyclopedia – that of providing a concise, accurate and rigorous overview of established knowledge. In the spirit of furthering this important mission, some of the authors of the Arctic entries of the Encyclopedia will share their views on pervasive misapprehensions regarding the Arctic and set the record straight.

Serafima Andreeva (Arctic Council)

Kristin Bartenstein (Article 234 of UNCLOS)

Aldo Chircop (MARPOL, Polar Code)

Nicolas Kempf (France and the Arctic)

P. Whitney Lackenbauer (1988 Arctic Cooperation Agreement)

Suzanne Lalonde (SS Manhattan, Northwest Passage)

Rasmus Leander Nielsen (Tartupaluk/Hans Island)

Analyzing a breadth of topics, including biodiversity, marine protected areas and maritime zones, the Encyclopedia reflects increased global attention on the polar regions, their resources, environment, and governance. It outlines related areas of international law, including the law of the sea and environmental law, providing an invaluable overview and encouraging further research.

Key Features:

• Combines legal reviews of historical and contemporary issues
• Over 140 entries from renowned specialists in the field of polar law
• Provides clear and succinct introductions to both established and emerging subtopics in the field
• Covers the legal systems of prominent polar states, including Australia, Canada, Norway, Russia and the United States

A 35% discount will be offered on the purchase of the print book by individuals.