Dr. Javier Arnaut

Dr. Javier Arnaut is an environmental economist with experience in the Arctic and emerging regions. Dr. Arnaut, holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. He is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Arctic Social Science & Economics at the University of Greenland – Ilisimatusarfik. He specializes in long-term economic development focusing on natural resource-driven growth, institutions, and businesses. Dr. Arnaut’s extensive professional background positions him as a key local contributor to understanding and addressing economic and environmental challenges in the Arctic region.