Project description
Innovative pan-Arctic observation
The key motivation for the EU-funded Arctic PASSION project is the co-creation and implementation of a coherent, integrated Arctic observing system: the Pan-Arctic Observing System of Systems - pan-AOSS. It aims to overcome shortcomings in the present observing system by refining its operability, improving and extending pan-Arctic scientific and community-based monitoring and the integration with indigenous and local knowledge. The project will streamline the access and interoperability of Arctic data systems and services, improve the economic viability and sustainability of the observing system, while working with the Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks (SAON), Copernicus, GEO and other international programmes. Arctic PASSION will also co-create eight new EuroGEO pilot services serving Arctic rights holders and stakeholders, science, and policy.
Objective
Arctic PASSION will address the urgent need for coordinated and accessible Earth observation and information services for the Arctic region. Despite significant international effort in the past, elements of the current pan-Arctic observing network still remain fragmented, disconnected, or have other critical shortcomings. Our aim is to overcome these shortcomings and to advance towards a fully integrated pan-Arctic Observing System of Systems (pan-AOSS). Working under the SAON framework and in partnership with rights-and stakeholders, Arctic PASSION will strengthen international scientific observations, community-based monitoring, and Indigenous knowledge and local knowledge within an observing system. We will co-create an innovative pan-AOSS that truly represents the diverse range of needs of the different user-groups and decision makers.
The resultant pan-AOSS will provide its users with unrestricted access to the latest-available Arctic observations, including better access to Copernicus Arctic products. It will empower Arctic communities, policy makers and industries to make knowledge-based decisions. These will benefit society and support the adaptation and sustainability of the objectives of the UNFCCC, the IPCC and associated protocols.
Arctic PASSION will also fill critical gaps in observations and improve the archiving, handling and interoperability of Arctic data systems. It will use these improvements to develop and implement eight new EuroGEO Pilot Services that will support emergency preparedness, food security, and responses to climate and socio-economic changes in the Arctic.
The combination of the work performed by Arctic PASSION will provide compelling evidence to GEO to update Arctic GEOSS’ Community activity’ to the higher level of GEO ‘Regional Initiative’. Our legacy will be a stronger European voice in Arctic observing, and a more inclusive pan-Arctic observing system that supports a prosperous, sustainable and environmentally secure Arctic.
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RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinator
27570 Bremerhaven
Germany
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Participants (36)
Legal entity established in a non-associated third country that is not eligible for funding under Article 10 of the Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020.
MD 20783-1690 Adelphi
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Legal entity established in a non-associated third country that is not eligible for funding under Article 10 of the Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020.
110003 New Delhi
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SN2 1FL Swindon
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2100 KOBENHAVN
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9296 Tromsoe
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9019 Tromso
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22100 Lund
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0313 Oslo
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20249 Hamburg
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
81235 Lehtoi
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3900 Nuuk
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1049 Bruxelles / Brussel
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00560 Helsinki
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4836 Arendal
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
9296 Tromso
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00185 Roma
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2800 Kongens Lyngby
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2593 CE Den Haag
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216 13 LIMHAMN
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9170 Longyearbyen
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75794 Paris
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00580 Helsinki
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
00790 Helsinki
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BS8 1QU Bristol
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5020 Bergen
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8903 Birmensdorf
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40068 San Lazzaro Di Savena
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
02100 ESPOO
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96101 Rovaniemi
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T2N 1N4 Calgary
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98195 9472 Seattle Wa
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117997 MOSKVA
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634050 TOMSK
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426-744 ANSAN
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190-8518 Tokyo
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