Eyes of the world on a warmer, less frozen, and greener Arctic

Glob Chang Biol. 2023 Aug;29(16):4453-4455. doi: 10.1111/gcb.16767. Epub 2023 May 29.

Abstract

Rapid atmospheric warming and sea-ice retreat are driving widespread changes in Arctic ecosystems, among the most pervasive of which is the "greening of the Arctic"-an increase in the cover and biomass of vegetation observed by satellites across much of the Arctic tundra biome. Determining the drivers, impacts, and feedbacks of Arctic greening requires continued investment in robust field, remote-sensing, and model-based capabilities, and improved integration of the knowledge base of Arctic peoples. These tools and approaches support the triangulation of complex problems and the development of improved projections for the warmer Arctic tundra biome of the future.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Arctic Regions
  • Biomass
  • Ecosystem*
  • Ice Cover
  • Tundra*