31 March 2026 | 13:30 - 15:30 CEST / UTC+2
Open Session - HYBRID
Room: Richard Mortensenstuen (1422-122)
Session description:
Documenting and sharing Indigenous and local observations of a changing Arctic is critical for effective decision-making, transmission of Indigenous Knowledge, community safety, and research. As climate change intensifies, it is increasingly vital to center Indigenous and local communities in policy discussions and ensure that community-based observations inform these decisions. This session will share examples of programs from across the Arctic that are Indigenous-led and grounded in principles of Indigenous data sovereignty. It will also showcase the newly updated Atlas of Community-Based Monitoring in a Changing Arctic, which contains entries from projects across the circumpolar region with a focus on North America. The Atlas was launched in 2013 by the Inuit Circumpolar Council and the Exchange for Local Observations and Knowledge of the Arctic and has been updated to include new programs and features. Through shared dialogue, the session will explore opportunities for collaboration, cross-training, and respectful data stewardship across CBM initiatives. Together, we will discuss how coordinated practices can strengthen sustained Arctic observing systems, amplify Indigenous expertise and leadership, and advance equitable representation of Indigenous knowledge in regional and international contexts.