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Unlocking Action on Permafrost Carbon Feedback: Global Policy Recommendations

This report delves into the Permafrost Carbon Feedback's impact on climate change, urging for policy implementation to align with the 2°C warming target. The discussion highlights the risk of overshooting targets due to permafrost emissions not being accounted for in projections. Recommendations include nationalizing monitoring networks, incorporating adaptation plans, and understanding the IPCC process for effective action. The report emphasizes the need for international cooperation, scientific gap identification, and engagement with relevant stakeholders to address this critical issue.

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Unlocking Action on Permafrost Carbon Feedback: Global Policy Recommendations

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  1. Breakout Report: The Permafrost Carbon Feedback and Global Policy Kevin Schaefer Ted Schuur Dave McGuire

  2. Impact on Climate Change Treaty • 2°C warming target • AR5 Projections don’t include permafrost emissions • Temperatures higher with feedback • Emissions targets may be too high • Risk overshooting 2°C warming target Temperature Projections 4th Assessment Report

  3. Report: The Permafrost Carbon Feedback and Global Policy • UNEP report: Policy Implications ofWarming Permafrost • http://www.unep.org/pdf/permafrost.pdf • Recommendations: 1) IPCC assessment 2) Nationalize CALM and TSP 3) Adaptation Plans • Objective: How to implement recommendations?

  4. IPCC Special Assessment • Understand the IPCC process • Look at past assessments • IPCC special assessments • SWIPA, ACIA, etc. • Create outline • Identify science gaps • Write synthesis papers

  5. IPCC Special Assessment • Hone a simple message • Contact people and groups • International Arctic Science Commission, etc. • Government representatives to IPCC

  6. Permafrost Monitoring Networks • List of US/Canadian agencies • Environment Canada, USGS, etc. • Need standards and Protocols • Need International cooperation • International Permafrost Association will discuss • Coordinate with networks that monitor carbon • NEON, Ameriflux, flask network, etc.

  7. Open Question to NACP • Can existing/planned networks detect large emissions from thawing permafrost?

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