Arctic Dialogues — Science and Policy of Permafrost Thaw in the Arctic

Arctic permafrost is thawing at an immense speed. Scientists estimate that 1,400 gigatons of carbon are frozen in the region. Soon, it may be unaffordable – or impossible – for tundra countries to meet even the most lenient greenhouse gas emission targets. Indeed, urgent action is needed in the North to avoid runaway emissions that could defeat global efforts to stall or mitigate the devastation of climate change. This dialogue is a step towards progress in finding solutions to this pressing crisis, by bringing together experts from across the circumpolar north to discuss science and policy responses to permafrost thaw in the Arctic region.

Agenda

• Opening remarks: Tom Axworthy, Chair of Public Policy at Massey College, and moderator Tony Penikett, former Premier of Yukon (tony.penikett@gmail.com)
• Scientific responses to permafrost thaw – A conversation between:
  • Christopher Burn, Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Carleton University and
  • Jocelyn Joe-Strack, PhD Candidate, School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan
• Policy responses to permafrost thaw – A conversation between Dalee Sambo Dorough, International Chair of Inuit Circumpolar Council and Franklyn Griffiths, Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto
• Questions and answers – please submit your questions via the Zoom Webinar Q&A function.

Registration

FREE

Video Feed

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