Today INTERACT will be presented at the NSERC PermafrostNet International Day of Permafrost. This is an online meeting featuring a series of presentations introducing organizations and groups working on permafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms in regions where the mean annual temperature is... More such as PERMOS, INTERACT and PermafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms in regions where the mean annual temperature is... More Carbon Network. There will also be presentations on transnational projects and some discursive sessions on issues facing the permafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms in regions where the mean annual temperature is... More research community around the world, coordinating research and data efforts, such as data sharing and interoperability between countries.
The day will provide an opportunity to come together and discuss how the many initiatives around the world can be maximised to secure long-term sustainable support and funding for permafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms in regions where the mean annual temperature is... More research, future shared infrastructure, and how collaboration can raise awareness of the issues caused by thawing permafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms in regions where the mean annual temperature is... More and climate changeAccording to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, climate change is change in the climate of the whole Earth or a region of the Earth that is believed... More. There will be a varied and stimulating program of research presentations, interactive activities, and breakout sessions to promote networking and group discussions between members of the permafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms in regions where the mean annual temperature is... More community.
Full programme and more information can be found here.