Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law

The Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law (NIEM) is a research organization that focuses on issues affecting northern regions, especially indigenous communities and their environments. It studies how laws and policies impact natural ecosystems, cultural heritage, and traditional lifestyles in these areas. NIEM aims to promote sustainable development and the protection of both the environment and the rights of indigenous peoples, ensuring that legal frameworks support social equity and ecological preservation in northern and Arctic regions.