
Permafrost plays a crucial role in the Earth's climate system, storing vast amounts of carbon and influencing ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. However, as the climate warms, permafrost has begun to thaw at an accelerated rate, creating significant environmental and socio-economic challenges. In this webinar, we will explore the critical role of Earth Observation (EO) technologies in monitoring and understanding permafrost changes. From satellite imagery to remote sensing techniques, EO provides valuable, real-time data that help researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders track permafrost dynamics, assess risks, and develop strategies for mitigation and adaptation. Join us to learn how cutting-edge EO innovations are advancing the science of permafrost monitoring and shaping the future of Arctic sustainability. To this end, key research findings will be presented from EO-PERSIST, an EU-funded project that aims to develop a cloud-based platform for mapping the socio-economic impacts of climate change in the Arctic regions.
Date: 04 March, 2025






Permafrost stores vast amounts of carbon, profoundly influencing Arctic ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities. As climate change accelerates permafrost thaw, significant environmental and socioeconomic challenges emerge. Earth observation (EO) technologies provide critical insights into permafrost dynamics by enabling the continuous monitoring, detailed mapping, and assessment of thaw-induced impacts. This webinar presented key findings from EO-PERSIST use cases, an EU-funded project, aiming to develop a cloud-based platform that leverages EO data to assess and map the socioeconomic impacts of climate change on Arctic regions.
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