We need your input on how IASC should mitigate climate c
hange!We need your input on how IASC should mitigate climate c
hange!
Acknowledging the link b etween anthropogenic carbon emissions and rapid changes in the Arctic, incl uding the Arctic amplification of climate change, IASC has recently convene d an Action Group on Carbon Footprint (AGCF). The remit of the AGCF is to facilitate a full organisational response to the climate cr isis and to explore ways to minimise the carbon footprint of IASC-related a ctivities themselves. As an organisation promoting research and transnation al access in the Arctic, we have a duty to mitigate the impacts of our acti vities, as well as to lead the way.
We w ish to take into account the broad perspectives, needs and requirements of both researchers and wider stakeholders in our recommendations. With this i n mind, we are holding an event to launch our consultation with the communi ty. To maximise the opportunity for input, we will run this community event twice, on
• 08:00 – 10:00 hrs G
MT, Wednesday 21 April 2021, (register here: https://zoom.us/meet
ing/register/tJYuc-GoqzIjG9HgLp8NC6wCgvJI-OcC1GsD )
• 18:0
0 – 20:00 hrs GMT, Wednesday 21 April 2021 (register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkde6rqTwoH
9cM8tE0MrOpWxkPJjPgnjyE)
At the workshop, we will present th
e remit of the AGCF, seek feedback from participants, and discuss recommend
ations. We would like to encourage anyone with an interest in IASC activiti
es to join us to help tackle this crisis in the best way we can, whilst con
tinuing to support excellent science and capacity-building.