Webinar Series: Monitoring climate change from space -Permafrost and Climate Change: Insights from CCI data
Start Date:
April 22, 2026
End Date:
April 22, 2026
Description:
This webinar will focus on the ESA CCI Permafrost project providing an overview on the type and magnitude of changes related to permafrost thaw and how these are quantified.
Targeted Audience:
Scientists, policy makers, general public with an interest in climate science.
Expected Outcomes:
The webinar will:
Explain how permafrost thaw can be identified from space
Discuss the differences between Arctic lowlands and mountain areas
Highlight where the hotspots of permafrost thaw are located
Explore the different Earth observation approaches that are needed to capture changes in lowland and mountain areas.
Host:
Sarah-Jane Smart Imperative Space. Speaker: Annett Bartsch Science Lead for ESA's Climate Change Initiative (CCI) Permafrost project.
