PermaCOST Action brings together European permafrost researchers, stakeholders, and practitioners with expertise in different measurement techniques and permafrost conditions to work towards a coordinated and standardised monitoring of permafrost response to climate change. Our goal is to facilitate an overall comparability of data sets and time series of various permafrost variables for a better characterisation of the long-term permafrost evolution on the global scale.
WG1 aims to evaluate key parameters and associated methods complementary to established monitored permafrost parameters (ground temperature and active layer thickness).
WG2 aims to compile and homogenise existing data acquisition guidelines for permafrost specific application of the key complementary monitoring parameters and methods (defined in WG1).
WG3 aims to compile, evaluate and homogenise data processing standards for data sets of the key parameters and associated methods (defined in WG1).
WG4 aims to compile the first European-wide comprehensive (i.e. including key complementary parameters and methods defined in WG1) assessment of permafrost state and evolution.
WG5 aims to promote and support the development of operational permafrost monitoring networks at the national, regional and European levels.
Contribute to the coordination and standardisation of permafrost monitoring across Europe. Researchers, practitioners and stakeholders are welcome to join the Action and its Working Groups.
