Implications for marine biology and biogeochemistry Photo Johan
Implications for marine biology and biogeochemistry Photo: Johan Faust, Ch. AOS project Barents Sea, July 2017 POLAR 2018 Davos Dr Kirsty Crocket, Science Coordinator k. crocket@ed. ac. uk
UK contribution to Arctic research www. changing-arctic-ocean. ac. uk @NERC_CAO Impact of change in physical environment (sea ice and ocean) on Arctic Ocean Change in the Arctic Ocean not fully understood or quantified
Political impetus www. changing-arctic-ocean. ac. uk @NERC_CAO “…establish a […] long-term programme of Arctic research. . . ” Important aspects of the programme International collaboration Science to inform policy https: //www. parliament. uk/
The Projects www. changing-arctic-ocean. ac. uk @NERC_CAO 4 large projects 2017 - 2021 ~£ 2 M each Arctic PRIZE Surface ocean ARISE Ecosystem response Ch. AOS Seafloor DIAPOD Ecosystem reliance
The Projects www. changing-arctic-ocean. ac. uk @NERC_CAO 12 new projects 2018 - 2021 ~£ 800 k each New project launch on Mon 2 July 2018 → www. changing-arctic-ocean. ac. uk → @NERC_CAO • Changes in ocean circulation and nutrient delivery • Increased freshwater and old carbon runoff • Trophic and metabolic ecology of key Arctic fish • Response of sea ice diatoms to environmental change • Release of chemical pollutants and plastic debris from sea ice • Pelagic microbial ecosystem response • Air-sea exchange of climate-active gases
International collaboration www. changing-arctic-ocean. ac. uk @NERC_CAO >170 investigators at 32 institutions/organisations Collaboration with scientists in 15 other countries Collaboration with policy makers
How to advance/improve Arctic research collaboration? www. changing-arctic-ocean. ac. uk @NERC_CAO How could international collaboration have been done differently? • Dual country funding &/or funding agency agreements to facilitate matched funding calls • Communication campaign/workshop at stage of proposal writing • Involvement of indigenous peoples • Funded exchange of ECRs (beyond UK/Germany)
Science to inform policy www. changing-arctic-ocean. ac. uk @NERC_CAO Programme level: Matching science outputs to policy needs • Policy makers invited to the annual programme meeting • Policy briefings for relevant organisations and government departments • End-of-programme meeting to showcase key findings • Summary publication of key findings and implications for policy makers NERC Arctic Office https: //www. arctic. ac. uk/ Programme-level: Participation at international policy events Berlin, 25 and 26 October 2018 • • • Science Forum on 25 th Oct Participation of CAO programme in UK delegation Outcome: science-to-policy recommendations for international strategies https: //www. arcticscienceministerial. org/en/index. html
Science to inform policy www. changing-arctic-ocean. ac. uk @NERC_CAO Time intensive Individual project “Pathways to Impact”/”Exploitation Plans” • Develop and exploit connections in the international Arctic community to input findings from projects • Briefing notes and non-technical presentations to stakeholders (short and relevant) • UK & German Arctic Offices for dissemination and contribution of information • Conferences (e. g. Arctic Frontiers, UK Arctic Science Meeting)
Science to inform policy Question for the audience www. changing-arctic-ocean. ac. uk @NERC_CAO
Implications for marine biology and biogeochemistry www. changing-arctic-ocean. ac. uk @NERC_CAO Mon 2 July 2018: Launch of 12 new projects Dr Kirsty Crocket Science Coordinator University of Edinburgh k. crocket@ed. ac. uk Photo: Johan Faust, Ch. AOS project Barents Sea, July 2017 POLAR 2018 Davos
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