What, why, who and how to improve
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 which role does climate monitoring play in the use of Arctic observing systems? This online seminar which is part of the ongoing Arctic PASSION Online Seminar and Dialogue Series answers these questions - and many more - and gives you an introduction to Arctic observing systems.
In its first part, there will be an overview of the general structure of Arctic observing systems and the relevant projects and networks currently working with them. A special focus will be laid on their current status and possible future improvements. The second part will introduce some of the problems researchers encounter when working with Arctic observing systems: The data they produce are scarce, intermittent and rarely cover all necessary variables. It then goes on to present some of the possible solutions that projects like Arctic PASSION offer. The third part will focus on the importance and the role of Indigenous and Local Knowledge. Since Arctic observing systems impact policy- and decision-making, they also have a direct impact on Arctic Indigenous Peoples. They therefore have an invested interest in ensuring the observing 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 ecosystem-wide impacts. This part will thereby demonstrate why equity is fundamental to the process of SAON ROADS in supporting Indigenous self-determination with decision-making power, as well as to supporting Indigenous Knowledges to be ethically part of the Arctic observing systems.
Please register in advance to attend.
Speakers
- Michael Karcher (Arctic PASSION coordinator at Alfred Wegener Institute)
- Arild Sundfjord (Oceanographer at Norwegian Polar Institute/Arctic PASSION)
- Margaret Rudolf (Graduate Research Assistant at the International Arctic Research Center/SAON ROADS)
- Moderator: Lisa Grosfeld (Project Manager at the Alfred Wegener Institute/Arctic PASSION)