Permafrost Thaw
Permafrost thaw is a critical hazard for everyone on the planet. Globally, greenhouse gas emissions from permafrost thaw will accelerate warming, requiring greater reductions in human emissions to stabilize the Earth's temperature. Locally, permafrost thaw results in erosion and subsidence, threatening the homes, livelihoods, and traditional ways of life of Arctic residents. We are working with decisionmakers to integrate cutting-edge science into more robust policy and programs for mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
Call to Action on Permafrost: Applying Knowledge and Research to Complex Problems Facing Communities
From Arctic Initiative
Pan-Arctic Methane: Current Monitoring Capabilities, Approaches for Improvement, and Implications for Global Mitigation Targets
From Arctic Initiative
Thawing Permafrost: What Does It Mean? And What Can Be Done?
From Environment and Natural Resources
Incorporating Permafrost into Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Policy
From Environment and Natural Resources
Permafrost Carbon Feedbacks Threaten Global Climate Goals
From Environment and Natural Resources
Leaving Russia out of any attempt to understand what is going on across the world in permafrost leaves out a very big part of the problem.
A Sleeping Giant: Why Permafrost Is a Climate Threat
From Environment and Natural Resources
Thawing Arctic Permafrost: Regional and Global Impacts
From Environment and Natural Resources
Exploring Arctic Sustainability: Enhancing Resilience, Addressing Land Degradation and Permafrost Thaw Through Indigenous Empowerment
From Arctic Initiative
