PRESS CENTER
ABOUT THE PROJECT
About ILLUQ:
Permafrost underlies 22% of the Northern Hemisphere's exposed land surface and is thawing at an alarming rate as a direct consequence of climate change. When thawing, permafrost releases large quantities of organic matter and contaminants into the environment. In addition, permafrost thaw dramatically impacts infrastructure in local communities with wide-ranging consequences for health, economy, and society.
ILLUQ is an answer to these complex issues. By bringing together an interdisciplinary consortium committed to participatory research with local stake- and rightsholders, it will provide the first holistic look at permafrost thaw, pollution and human and environmental well-being in the Arctic and deliver information on the risks from contaminant release, infrastructure failure and ecosystem changes to stakeholders.
Press Contact:
Leena Viitanen
ILLUQ Project Manager
Alfred Wegener Institute
leenakaisa.viitanen@awi.de
+49(331)-58174 5439
Oda Mulelid
Research Assistant, Polar and Climate
Grid-Arendal
oda.mulelid@grida.no
+47 99324212
Photo and Map Library:
The ILLUQ project makes photos and maps available for free use by members of the media, researchers, and others.
