Digital support for sustainable development of the Arctic zone

Development of the Arctic zone, known for its ecological significance and economic potential, faces a number of challenges: inaccessibility of territories, difficult climatic conditions, low population density, the growing threat of climate change, insufficient development of certain technologies, etc. In response to this, it becomes imperative to give priority attention sustainable development strategies that balance economic growth, social policy with environmental conservation. The article examines the views of various researchers on the transformative role of digital technologies in achieving these goals. The purpose of the study is to show the prospects for sustainable development of the Arctic zone and the potential for its digital support. The article discusses various aspects of digitalization of the Arctic. The article reviews the literature on the use of digital technologies to ensure sustainable development of the Arctic zone, identifies key aspects on which various researchers focus, and also provides a list of factors for the sustainable development of the Arctic zone, the effect of which can be “strengthened” by the use of digital technologies.