The Arctic is Warming: Green Transition, Critical Minerals and Energy Sources, New Maritime Routes and Geopolitical Competition

Authors : Cemal Kakışım

Pages : 1171-1186

Doi:10.36362/gumus.1638450

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Publication Date : 2025-09-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Climate change is facilitating access to the mineral, mineral and fossil energy resources of the Arctic, while also rendering alternative sea routes increasingly viable. The Arctic is becoming a pivotal supply centre for the global green energy transition, particularly given its abundance of rare earth elements, critical mineral reserves and renewable energy potential, including wind and solar. Geographic change in the Arctic offers new opportunities for green transformation, energy, maritime transport and scientific research. Critical minerals and rare earth elements, which are essential for the green energy transition, renewable energy infrastructure and electrification of transport, reinforce the interest of China, the US and the EU in the Arctic. In this context, the region, like the Middle East, is turning into a new energy-focused geopolitical competition area. The aim of this study is to analyse the impact of the geographical change in the Arctic on the natural wealth of the region and to address the importance of the Arctic in the global green energy transition and green economy initiative. In this context, the international geopolitical competition and cooperation situation in the Arctic will be evaluated.
Keywords : Arktik Bölge, Iklim Değişikliği, Yeşil Dönüşüm, Kritik Mineraller, Enerji Jeopolitiği

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