The Potential Effects of Climate Change on Arctic Ocean Navigation and Its Implications for Taiwan's Socio-Economic Society: An International Law Perspective

Yi-Che Shih *

National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan.

Hwa Chien

National Central University, Taiwan.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

This study explores the potential effects of climate change on Arctic navigation and its implications for Taiwan's socio-economic fabric, through an international legal lens that considers geographical, socio-economic, and global political factors. The research review followed the methodological framework established by the Joanna Briggs Institute (2015) and drew upon Arksey and O'Malley's (2005) approach for summarizing and disseminating research findings, while adhering to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. The ongoing effects of climate change and global warming have accelerated glacial melting, easing access to Arctic waters and opening new shipping routes, such as the Northeast Passage and Northwest Passage, which have notably impacted Taiwan's socio-economic dynamics. Climate change significantly affects ocean-based economies, as it shapes oceanic processes, which in turn directly influence social and economic activities.

Keywords: Climate change, arctic ocean, navigation, international law, Taiwan


How to Cite

Shih, Yi-Che, and Hwa Chien. 2024. “The Potential Effects of Climate Change on Arctic Ocean Navigation and Its Implications for Taiwan’s Socio-Economic Society: An International Law Perspective”. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 14 (11):705-15. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i114581.