Magdalena A K MuirBamfield Marine Sciences Centre
Magdalena A K Muir
B.A., J.D., LL.M.
Researcher with the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre & the Arctic Institute of North America in cooperation with UNDESA.
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Introduction
Conduct collaborative integrative research projects with businesses, communities, indigenous peoples and governments.
Academic Research Projects include:
Prescriptive and Voluntary Approaches for the Regulation and
Minimization of Microplastics in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic,
Sustainable Tourism in Arctic, Canada, Oceans and Small Islands;
Climate Science and Climate Adaptation and Mitigation; and
Environmental and Natural Resource Infrastructure and Management in Arctic and Northern Regions
Additional affiliations
September 2013 - December 2014
Position
- Research Associate
Description
- Adjunct Associate Researcher with the Columbia Climate Center in the Earth Institute at Columbia University in New York City
September 2013 - December 2014
Position
- Fulbright Scholarship- Visiting Scholar
Description
- Visiting Scholar with the Center for Carbon-free Power Integration and Mangone Center for Marine Policy in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment at the University of Delaware
December 2012 - November 2015
Position
- Lecturer
Description
- Affiliated researcher, and design and deliver International Energy Development course as part of Energy Management program.
Publications
Publications (73)
title Prescriptive and voluntary approaches for the regulation and minimization of microplastics in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic, based on global models and experiences
The Arctic is complex, characterized by an evolving climatic regime, different states of development, and a variety of Arctic Indigenous, Asiatic, and European peoples. Although commercial fisheries have not been previously developed in Arctic waters, due to sea ice cover, a warmer, more acidic, and increasingly ice-free Arctic Ocean is increasing...
As the world warms, the ice retreats, and the permafrost thaws, the Arctic and its natural resources are becoming increasingly accessible. An open Arctic offers numerous opportunities but can have wide-scale socio-environmental consequences. This Voices asks: what natural resource challenges does an open Arctic face, and how can they be sustainably...
Related to the Sustainable Development Goals on Biodiversity (SDGs 14 & 15), at COP15 of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), a critical decision for the future of the world will have to be taken for hte e “30×30” Goal, extending by 2030 the worlds marine and terrestrial protected areas (PAs) to at least 30% . More than 70 countries, am...
Covid-19 pandemic poses an incremental health and economic crisis for Arctic, Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and Western Asia and North Africa(WANA), which already vulnerable to climate change, and must move beyond traditional debt, resource and tourism economies and dependencies.
The economic consequences of Covid-19 pandemic for Arctic,...
The presention explores using UN GSTC and global sustainale tourism standards using a case study approach for the Caribbean and Pacific Islands, the Indian Oceans (Seychelles) and Arctic coasts and islands.
The role of sustainable tourism to revitalize economies and support capacity building for Caribbean and Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other islands and coasts in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
The pandemic poses an unprecedented health and e...
The paper discusses the role of sustainable tourism to revitalize economies and support capacity building for Caribbean and Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other islands and coasts in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
In 2018, the Research Council of Norway (RCN) established a committee to evaluate the FRAM - High North Research Centre for Climate and the Environment (FRAM Centre). The committee conducted its work from September 2018 to April 2019. In accordance with the evaluation mandate from the Ministry of Climate and Environment, the evaluation has mainly a...
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Calgary City Council oppose Quebec’s Bill 21 and continue to support
building a welcoming city where everyone has access to opportunity and prosperity;
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chahal and Councillor Colley-Urquhart jointly
reach out to the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism...
On the evening of September 25, 2019, the Interfaith & Community Approach Resisting and Eliminating Hate, Racism and Violence Task Force (“I-CARE”) passed the unanimous resolution of support for the Notice of Motion Re Resolution Against Bill 21 (the “Notice of Motion”) being sponsored by Councillors Chahal, Carr, Colley-Urquhart, Farkas, Farrell,...
2019 Scientific Committee of researchers and global leaders who make up the Scientific Committee for ICSD 2019!
”Arctic Issues Scan, and Two Future Scenarios for the Arctic Ocean, Including: Implications for Climate Change, Arctic High Seas Regulation and IUU Fishing” This was for Session 2 ‘Tragedy of the Commons’: Regulating the High Seas for Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, at the10th International Forum, 16th and 17th March, 2017, at Chatham...
The presentation consisted of a an Arctic Issue Scan and discussion of two scenarios: Scenario 1 : Arctic Moves Slowly Steady Onwards to 2030, Scenario 2 : East – West Growth and Divide by 2030.
For issue scan, the impacts of climate change present throughout the Arctic including ocean warming, acidification,stratification and de-oxygenation, as we...
Scientific Committee for ICSD 2017
Contributing author to report that presents the results of the 2017 AMAP Assessment of Adaptation Actions for a Changing Arctic (AACA): Perspectives from the Bering-Chukchi-Beaufort Region. This is one of the three pilot study regions included in the AACA project. AACA is the first AMAP assessment dealing with adaptation actions and how to meet pos...
This proposed Strategic Action Roadmap on Oceans and Climate: 2016 to 2021 is intended to provide a
vision for action regarding oceans and climate in the next five years—with a sense of urgency in the spirit of
the landmark Paris Agreement. The Roadmap addresses six ocean and climate issue areas: The central role of
oceans in regulating climate, mi...
The presentation considers the following topics: Circum-Arctic and Canadian Arctic Context, Electricity Generation Structures, Electricity Transmission Infrastructure, Environmental Considerations Including Role of the Courtroom, and Conclusions and Trends, including Trans Atlantic Cooperation.
Arctic electricity generation systems are reaching th...
Electricity generation and transmission structures have a unique Arctic context, which is discussed first in this paper. The paper then considers northern electricity generation structures, followed transmission infrastructure in Arctic coastal and marine zones. There is then a consideration of the impact of this electricity generation and transmis...
Dans le présent document, il est d’abord question du contexte unique de l’Arctique pour ce qui est de la production d’électricité et des structures de transmission. Ce document examine ensuite les structures de production d’électricité dans le Nord, puis les infrastructures de transmission dans les zones côtières et maritimes de l’Arctique. Après q...
Electricity generation and transmission structures have a unique Arctic context, which is discussed first in this paper. The paper then considers northern electricity generation structures, followed transmission infrastructure in Arctic coastal and marine zones. There is then a consideration of the impact of this electricity generation and transmis...
The paper contains an introduction and a description of the UNDESA Project
“Strengthening National Capacities to Manage Water Scarcity and Drought in West Asia
and North Africa”. This is followed by a discussion of the drivers of water scarcity, the
Global Development Agenda (particularly UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2, 6, 7 and 15 and t...
United Nations, 2016, Global Sustainable Development Report 2016, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, New York, July 2016.
This concluding chapter highlights insights from the report that could contribute to strengthening the science-policy interface for sustainable development. The reader is referred to individual chapters and to the executive summary for a more comprehensive overview. A message comes across strongly from chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4, even though their topi...
Achieving water security is important for climate hotspots such as mountains and arid regions. Climate change
is intrinsically linked to water security. In particular, there is the need for science based understanding of and
communication for climate impacts and vulnerability, mitigation, and adaptation. Water security is defined as
availability fo...
This was a presentation on oceans and rivers and climate at side event for COP 21 in Paris. The presentation was followed by live concerts.
Water is a crucial sector and a key resource for economic growth, social development and environmental integrity in West Asian and North African (WANA) countries. These countries are vulnerable to drought and water scarcity due to their reliance on groundwater and precipitation, and their proximity to the Mediterranean which is a climate hot spot....
Water is a crucial sector and a key resource for economic growth, social development and environmental integrity in West Asian and North African (WANA) countries. These countries are vulnerable to drought and water scarcity due to their reliance on groundwater and precipitation, and their proximity to the Mediterranean which is a climate hot spot....
The presentation discussed the following topics:
1. Aboriginal governance and regulatory framework in northern Canada,
2. Remote microgrid renewable energy installations,
3. Business models for community engagement and
4. Mining renewable energy projects and community benefits.
As speaker, I was asked to comment on systems level initiatives from...
Handout on aboriginal governance and regulatory framework for Canada’s northern territories. This document was created to accompany the oral presentation, and subsequent discussion.
The Inuvialuit Final Agreement establishes the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (or the ISR), which includes the offshore and the Beaufort Sea Large Ocean Management Area...
UN GSDR 2015 is global in coverage while taking into account the perspectives of the five UN regions. Extensive inputs was sought from the UN system, government officials and stakeholders at all levels, including representatives of academies of sciences, of key international assessments, and relevant UN expert groups. Chapter 3 in particular aims t...
Indigenous Participatory Engagement in Circum-Arctic Adaptation Through the Arctic Council and National Structures and Processes
The Arctic is home to many Indigenous peoples and communities and is characterized by a continuum of unique governance structures that engage Indigenous peoples at circum-Arctic, national and local levels. All these Indi...
This opinion piece summarizes the content of the first issue of the Forum on Arctic Change and provides an introduction to some matters that will be discussed in the second issue of the Forum. In the first issue of the Forum on Arctic Change, there is a brief summary of the International Workshop on Communicating the Science and Impacts of Fundamen...
Article summarizing submission on Coastal and Marine Union (EUCC) on EU Consultation on Seabed Mining and EU-sponsored MIDAS (Managing Impacts of Deep-seA reSource
exploitation).
Because the scientific issues associated with a changing cryosphere are emerging so rapidly, are so highly
coupled and interdisciplinary, and must interact with human belief systems that are shaped by psychological,
social, economic, and political factors, it has been difficult to effectively communicate the scientific
knowledge that would be of es...
This is the cover page and executive summary for a CoPraNet case study.
This is the cover page and executive summary for a CoPraNet case study.
The Global Sustainable Development Report, requested by Governments at Rio+20, is the first and only comprehensive global report on sustainable development. The prototype global sustainable development report is the result of a collaborative effort of more than 2,000 scientists and 50 staff from 20 United Nations entities from all world regions. Th...
Sustainable development brought together the great global issues. Since the creation of the United Nations, the world’s peoples have aspired to make progress on the great global issues of peace and security, freedom, development and the environment. Peace and security, freedom, development and the environment remain prominent aspirations today, and...
This is a background paper to support the 2014 Global Sustainable Development Report, and future annual reports.
The Baja California Sur Aquifer, Renewable Energy and Desalination Project is in an initial stage of implementation, beginning with an assessment of the available water resources in the context of existing and proposed development, and specific climate impacts for water resources for the Municipalities of Los Cabos and La Paz in the State of Baja C...
This presentation under a Fulbright Scholarship with the University of Delaware and presentation included discussion of following matters:
- State of the Arctic Ocean
- Arctic People and Communities
- Arctic Governance
- Arctic Foreign Policy and Security
- Arctic Continental Shelf Extension
- Embracing a Multi-Use Arctic Ocean
- Application of Are...
This presentation examines European and Asian approaches to energy storage as
possible models for storage in the Alberta electricity market.European energy storage and the Leighton Buzzard Substation (UK) is first examined. Asian Energy Storage is then considered for Japan, Korea and Australia. Finally, there are possible observations on
infrastruc...
Biomes and Ecosystems: An Encyclopedia is a comprehensive review of key biological and geographic classifications tied to the high-school and college curriculum. Coastal seas are extremely important for biodiversity and ecosystems. Coastal seas can be defined in terms of the continental shelves, as understood geologically, and by reference to inter...
Sustainable energy development in the Norden region has been published as a chapter of Danish book : Bæredygtig energi i Norden, Kapitel 7.4 i Håndbog om Grøn Lov og Praksis, October 2012, Forlaget Andersen. A near final English translation of the Sustainable Energy Development chapter of the publication is also available here https://arctic.ucalga...
Sustainable energy development can assist in mitigating and adapting to climate change, especially with pursuing an integrated approach to the development of renewable energy in synergy with heat and water and waste treatment. The integration of renewable energy, heat and water are quite advanced across the Norden region, though there are variation...
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the circumpolar Arctic / Muir, M.A.K. (Arctic, v. 63, no. 3, Sept. 2010, p. 373-378, maps)
References.
ASTIS record 71242.
Languages: English
Web: http://pubs.aina.ucalgary.ca/arctic/Arctic63-3-373.pdf
Libraries: ACU
... In this essay, I explore several northern fisheries to examine various IUU [...
Impacts and Adaptation to Climate Induced Migration In Coastal and Marine Zones of the Middle East, North Africa and Mediterranean for First Workshop on Climate Induced Migration and Displacement in the Middle East and North Africa. This conference was organized by World Bank and French Development Agency, and took place in Marseille, France from J...
Challenges and opportunities for marine deposits of methane hydrate in the circumpolar Arctic polar region / Muir, M.A.K. (Integrating energy and climate security in law and policy. Retfærd, 32, nr. 3/126, 2009, p. 61-71, ill., map)
Marine deposits of methane hydrates in the Arctic represent significant climate risks as well as an energy resources...
Three chapters were written on the following topics: European and Global Climate Change Policies for Coastal and Marine Areas; EU White Paper on Adaptation to Climate Change; and European Cities and the Sea: Adaptation, Mitigation and Benefiting from Climate Change
Hydrocarbon development and maritime shipping for the circumpolar Arctic in the context of the Arctic Council and climate change / Muir, M.A.K.
(Sustainable development law & policy, v. 8, no. 3, Spring 2008, p. 38-39, 66)
References.
... One of the consequences of climate change for the Arctic is the greater opportunity for hydrocarbon develop...
Oceans and Climate Change: Global and Arctic Perspectives.” Development Law & Policy, Fall 2006, 50-54
There will be increasing pressure on northern coastal and offshore regions for resource extraction as resources become scarce in more accessible regions. Marine navigation and transportation is likely to increase in response to economic development, and as ice cover reduces and the ice free season extends as a result of climatic changes: This artic...
This is the Russian version of a presentation about natural resource management and aboriginal engagement in Northwest and Nunavut Territories of Canada, that was made to a visiting Russian delegation composed of government and state energy officials.
Regulation of marine transportation and implications for ocean management in Hudson Bay / Muir, M.A.K. Pirie, D. Canada. Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans [Sponsor]
[S.l. : s.n.], 2000.
76 p. : maps ; 29 cm.
Cover title.
References.
ASTIS record 50233.
Languages: English
Libraries: ACU
... The report examines the overall regulatory regime for...
Energy liberalization is occurring on a global basis. The roles of the energy market and
regulator are developing as the energy sector changes from state monopolies to private
companies that provide services under the supervision of regulators. Though competitive energy
markets and energy regulation differ for countries and regions, all of these ma...
This is an analysis of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (referred to as the IFA or the Agreement) and marine protected areas under the Oceans Act. Provisions in the IFA affecting beluga whale management, and provisions in the Ocean Act establishing marine protected areas are examined. This analysis is not, and is not intended to be, a legal opinion o...
Executive Summary: Introduction: Throughout the Americas, indigenous peoples are recognized as having distinct interests, and concerns which are tied to the historic use and occupancy of the land. As a result of Canada's constitutional protection of aboriginal rights, Canada has been at the forefront; developing models for First Nation (Canada's in...
Cover page for book. This analysis concludes with an executive summary of the impact of the land claims agreement on water management in the Northwest Territories. The executive summary also includes an overview of the implications of land claims agreements for the devolution of water resources from the federal government to the territorial governm...
Comprehensive aboriginal claims agreements are currently being negotiated or have been recently ratified and implemented in different regions of Canada. Aboriginal claims agreements are extensive documents which include financial compensation; the transference of ownership of large tracts of land; and the establishment of land, water and resource m...
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The acceptance and toleration of religious prejudice and hate undermines the values of diversity, respect, and human dignity that is cherished by all Canadians. In the wake of recent attacks by extremists and hate-mongers it is apparent that hate, racism, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, Christianophobia, Xenophobia, Colonialism and Homophobia impact every person regardless of their faith, colour, or gender. Under this project, work as Executive Secretary in supporting activities and promoting programs and projects within Calgary and southern Alberta.
