Have you ever wondered what Arctic observing systems actually are? What do they observe and why do we need them? What does the data tell us for our daily lives and how might this be important for your own research? And whi ch role does climate monitoring play in the use of Arctic observing systems ? This online seminar which is part of our ongoing “Arctic PASSION On line Seminar and Dialogue Series” answers these questions - and many more - and gives you an introduction to Arctic observing systems.
In its first part, you will receive an overview of the general structure of Ar ctic observing systems and the relevant projects and networks currently wor king with them. A special focus will be laid on their current status and po ssible future improvements. To this end, you will also get an insight into the Arctic PASSION project whose mission is the implementation of a coheren t and integrated Arctic observing system.
The second part will introd uce you to some of the problems researchers encounter when working with Arc tic observing systems: The data they produce are scarce, intermittent and r arely cover all necessary variables. It then goes on to present you some of the possible solutions that projects like Arctic PASSION offer. It not onl y enhances planning and coordination across institutions and national progr ams but also facilitates applications if you need to work on a research ves sel or need to use a drifting sea ice sensor platform for your own research . Hereby, examples of progress made in the first phase of the Arctic PASSIO N project will be given, along with plans for the coming years.
Last but not least, the third part will focus on the importance and the ro le of Indigenous and Local Knowledge. Since Arctic observing systems impact policy- and decision-making, they also have a direct impact on Arctic Indi genous Peoples. They therefore have an invested interest in ensuring the ob serving systems are sufficient and effective. Through Indigenous Knowledge Systems and living in the Arctic, Indigenous Peoples are first to be aware of changes and have a holistic understanding of how changes will have ecosy stem-wide impacts. This part will thereby demonstrate why equity is fundame ntal to the process of SAON ROADS in supporting I ndigenous self-determination with decision-making power, as well as to supp orting Indigenous Knowledges to be ethically part of the Arctic observing s ystems.
See this page for more information: https://apecs.is/news/apecs-news/5092-upcoming-arctic-passio n-webinar-arctic-observing-systems.html
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