Arctic triumph: Northern innovation and persistence: edited by Nikolas Sellheim, Yulia V. Zaika, and Ilan Kelman, Cham, Springer Polar Sciences (SPPS), 2020, 194 pp., EUR 160,49 (Hardcover), ISBN: 978-3-030-05522-6, EUR 117,69 (eBook PDF) ISBN: 978-3-030-05523-3

"Arctic Triumph: Northern innovation and persistence" is a book that explores the complexities of disaster risk reduction in the Arctic. It emphasizes the need for multidimensional collaboration and engagement with Indigenous knowledge to effectively plan for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from disasters. The book examines the construction of an Arctic imaginary, the preservation of cultural heritage sites, the impacts of extractive industries, and the importance of shifting from a response-based approach to a mitigatory approach. It also highlights the role of geopolitics and international cooperation in Arctic disaster risk reduction and response. Overall, "Arctic Triumph" presents a story of resilience and invites critical dialogue on the discourse of disasters in the Arctic. [Extracted from the article]