Sari Pietikainen

Sari Pietikainen is an interdisciplinary scholar from the University of Jyväskylä, specializing in discourse studies and environmental humanities. She discusses her book 'Cold Rush,' focusing on the Arctic's race for natural resource extraction amid climate change. Interesting topics include the commodification of indigenous practices, the cultural significance of Arctic berry picking, and the complex dynamics of tourism labor in Lapland. Pietikainen also emphasizes the need for inclusive governance as the region navigates the impacts of climate change.