Brief Communication: Future avenues for permafrost science from the perspective of early career researchers

M. Fritz*, B. N. Deshpande, F. Bouchard, E. Högström, J. Malenfant-Lepage, A. Morgenstern, A. Nieuwendam, M. Oliva, M. Paquette, A. C.A. Rudy, M. B. Siewert, Y. Sjöberg, S. Weege

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    Abstract

    Accelerating climate change and increased economic and environmental interests in permafrost-affected regions have resulted in an acute need for more directed permafrost research. In June 2014, 88 early career researchers convened to identify future priorities for permafrost research. This multidisciplinary forum concluded that five research topics deserve greatest attention: permafrost landscape dynamics, permafrost thermal modeling, integration of traditional knowledge, spatial distribution of ground ice, and engineering issues. These topics underline the need for integrated research across a spectrum of permafrost-related domains and constitute a contribution to the Third International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP III).

    Original languageEnglish
    JournalCryosphere
    Volume9
    Issue number4
    Pages (from-to)1715-1720
    Number of pages6
    ISSN1994-0416
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015

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