Permafrost Courses and Certifications

Polar Peril

Explore Arctic climate change, its visible indicators, and cascading impacts. Examine past climates, current trends, and future projections to understand the region's environmental transformation.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Intro to the Arctic

29 ratings at Coursera

Explore Arctic geography, peoples, history, and environment. Learn about climate, ocean, sea ice, lands, and rapid changes. Gain insights into this unique region's physical features and environmental processes.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to the Arctic: Climate

488 ratings at Coursera

Explore the Arctic's unique environment, climate systems, cryosphere, and the implications of climate change in this comprehensive course on the circumpolar North's geography and ecosystems.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Alberta;  UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Arctic Peoples and Cultures

23 ratings at Coursera

Explore Arctic peoples, cultures, and challenges through diverse perspectives. Gain insights into indigenous communities, climate change impacts, and sustainable development in the circumpolar region.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AGU

Arctic Hydrology and the Role of Feedbacks in the Climate System - Nye Lecture

Explore Arctic hydrology's role in climate feedbacks, examining temperature, precipitation, and ecosystem changes in the region's dynamic environment.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Resurrecting the Woolly Mammoth and Other Climate Moonshots

Explore unconventional climate solutions, from atmospheric aerosols to resurrecting woolly mammoths, as scientists discuss innovative approaches to combat ecological collapse and preserve Arctic permafrost.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Alaska's Thawing Permafrost: Impacts and Future Projections

Experts discuss Alaska's thawing permafrost, unveiling new findings and projections. They explore impacts on ecology, infrastructure, and carbon release, introducing a permafrost forecast system.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Arctic Report Card 2018 - Environmental Changes and Impacts

Comprehensive overview of Arctic environmental changes, featuring expert insights on climate, ecosystems, and human impacts, with implications for global weather patterns and policy decisions.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

The Melting Cryosphere - Climate Change Effects on Earth's Frozen Regions

New research on shrinking glaciers, ice sheets, melting permafrost, and sea level rise due to climate change, presented by experts from various institutions.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Arctic Report Card 2017 - Climate Change Impacts and Implications

Experts discuss the 2017 Arctic Report Card, highlighting rapid warming trends, environmental changes, and impacts on fisheries, wildlife, and global climate. Insights on air temperature, sea ice, and permafrost are shared.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Australian Water School

State and Fate of Hindu Kush Himalaya Water Resources - Climate Change Impacts on Cryosphere

Explore climate change impacts on Hindu Kush Himalaya glaciers, water resources, and the 2 billion people relying on its river basins. Learn about future projections and challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Indicators of Processes and Feedbacks Contributing to Arctic Change and Their Linkages to Global Change

Explores indicators of Arctic change, including permafrost, glaciers, sea ice loss, and their global impacts. Discusses climate models, temperature anomalies, and regional panels addressing Arctic-midlatitude connections.

• YouTube
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

American Geosciences Institute

Earth Science at the Poles

Explore ongoing polar research, from permafrost dynamics to meteorite discoveries, and gain insights into conservation efforts for iconic Arctic and Antarctic species.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Cryosphere Science and Global Climate Negotiations - COP28 Joint Event

Explore the intersection of cryosphere science and global climate negotiations, focusing on the latest research and its implications for policy discussions at COP28.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Critical Phenomena at the Permafrost-Atmosphere Interface

Explore critical phenomena at the permafrost-atmosphere interface, examining complex interactions and their impact on climate dynamics and environmental systems.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video