The new project called Arctic PASSION has started. It comes from the words: Pan-Arctic observing System of Systems: Implementing Observations for societal Needs. The consortium consists of 35 partners from 17 different countries. In addition, there are indigenous communities and a huge number of collaborating partners involved.
The objective of the project is to integrate and improve existing Arctic observing system elements and to co-create a pan-Arctic Observing System of Systems, that is more integrated and coherent. It will work on knowledge also from indigenous and local communities to respectfully combine it with science data. The project will enhance and integrate Arctic observations and improve Arctic data management. It also aims to simplify access to Arctic data. It will develop Shared Arctic Variables (SAVs) and the “Arctic window of Copernicus” and deliver new EuroGEO pilot services that address end-user needs. The societal benefits will be estimated, and decision makers will be supported. In addition, the project will enhance international collaboration and clustering.
In addition, one of the objectives is to lift Arctic GEOSS in GEO from community activity to GEO initiative and lets start with it by revitalizing this site with some exciting news about what is happening in the project – posted here.