Fig. 2
From: Downscaling the sustainable development goals for the Arctic cities
Distinguishing statements of Factor 2 and across other factors. This radar chart illustrates the distinguishing statements for Factor 2, highlighting its unique perspectives relative to other factors. The chart maps eight key statements: G1: More investment in infrastructure systems (e.g., transportation, energy, buildings, water systems, etc.) is needed in the Arctic (blue line), G4: Housing shortages in Arctic cities present an urgent challenge that needs immediate attention (red line), G16: Air accessibility in Arctic cities must be enhanced for better connectivity (yellow line), E9: Tourism in the Arctic should be dramatically expanded and encouraged to boost the economy (green line), I5: Capacity building and knowledge-sharing are essential for overcoming sustainability challenges in the Arctic cities (purple line), E2: Resource extraction in Arctic regions requires stricter regulation to protect the environment (pale blue line), C13: Improve gender equality in Arctic cities should be prioritized for fostering inclusive and equitable communities (grey line), and E8: The tourism industry in the Arctic should be carefully regulated to prevent environmental harm (black line). The contrasting peaks and troughs in the chart demonstrate how Factor 2 diverges from other factors, reinforcing its distinct perspective within the study. Factor 2 places strong emphasis on G1, as indicated by its high Q-sort values (6). This indicates a strong belief that improving transportation, energy, and water systems is critical for Arctic development. Housing Shortages (G4) is also a major concern for Factor 2 (Q-sort: 5), marking it as an urgent issue requiring immediate attention. Unlike other factors that viewed G16 negatively, factor 2 valued it positively (Q-sort: 3), reflecting the perspective that improving connectivity is an important priority for this factor. E9 receives a mild positive score (Q-sort: 1), suggesting that Factor 2 sees economic benefits in tourism growth but does not consider it a top priority. However, other factors ranked it negatively, suggesting that Factor 2 stands out in seeing tourism growth as a potential opportunity rather than a concern. In contrast, factor 2 received the lowest score in I5, E2, C13, and E8 (Q-sort: −3, −3, −4, −5, respectively), deprioritizing capacity building, environmental regulations, gender equality, and tourism restrictions.
