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Permafrost Thaw is Warming the Global Climate and Impacts Communities, Health, and Oceans

This session will provide a holistic overview of the impacts of permafrost thaw on the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems. At least one third of the Arctic’s land ecosystems are now confirmed as a net source of greenhouse gas emissions. Permafrost thaw also poses major physical risks to humans and infrastructure. Speakers will discuss observed land degradation and displacement of Arctic communities, and also explore how this thaw amplifies sea-level rise, alters coastal environments, and pushes the limits of adapation into loss and damage. As part of a solutions mindset, the ILLUQ project (the Inuvialuktun word for partner) is rooted in participatory research with local stakeholders and rightsholders. It focuses on the long-term implications of decision-making in the context of permafrost thaw. Woodwell Climate Research Center, Bolin Centre for Climate Research, Stockholm University, AWI ILLUQ: https://nordregio.org/research/illuq-...