Adam Stepien

Adam Stepien is a Doctoral Researcher at the Arctic Centre, University of Lapland's Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on Arctic governance, policy coherence, and EU Arctic policy, with a PhD centered on Arctic sociopolitical dynamics. He has contributed to multiple EU-funded projects including ICEBERG (2024-2026) addressing climate resilience and Arctic Ocean governance, and Arctic PASSION (2021-2025) on pan-Arctic observing systems.

Key research themes include indigenous governance, participatory decision-making, and the intersection of environmental law with Arctic development. He received an Honorable Mention in 2015 for innovative environmental protection research. Stepien has authored/co-authored 88 publications including chapters in major handbooks like Handbook of European Union Governance and peer-reviewed articles on Arctic security dynamics.

His professional activities include organizing workshops like Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit (2023) and contributing to media discussions on EU Arctic policy implications. Collaborations span international institutions and Nordic partners, emphasizing transnational Arctic cooperation frameworks.