Join for a discussion on how biophysical research can shape the future of Arctic infrastructure by combining infrastructure planning, environmental protection, and community involvement. Panelists Rebekah Arnold (Alaska Pacific University), Howard Epstein (University of Virginia), and David Fuente (University of South Carolina) will share opening remarks, followed by group discussion.
Questions for panelists and discussion include the following:
How can Arctic infrastructure be designed to endure permafrost thaw and shifting ground conditions while minimizing environmental impact, and how can research on environmental change inform these designs?
What strategies can be implemented in Arctic infrastructure development to protect fragile ecosystems and ensure food security for Indigenous communities?
In what ways can Indigenous knowledge and environmental research be integrated with modern engineering to create infrastructure that is ecologically resilient and culturally sensitive?
Moderated by Victoria Miles (Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center) and hosted by the CRAFT Research Coordination Network (Co-creating Research for Just Arctic Future Infrastructure Transformations, Resilience, and Adaptation)
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