Permafrost has been a continuous sink for pollutants released by humankind since the beginning of the industrial age.

Arctic ecosystem health and productivity is a key contributor to living subsistence of local communities and is impacted by permafrost degradation.

Thawing permafrost increases erosion along coasts, rivers, and slopes, threatening infrastructure in Arctic communities.

Permafrost thaw changes the delivery of carbon, nutrients, heavy metals, organic pollutants, microorganisms and particles to the surface water systems, potentially developing health risks.

Permafrost thaw impacts cultural ecosystem services (recreation and tourism, religious, spiritual or emotional experiences) in various ways that are crucial for healthy communities.

Ecosystem changes due to permafrost degradation impact the availability of Ecosystem Services to permafrost communities.

One Health recognizes that human, animal and ecosystem health are interrelated and dependent in complex ways, especially in the Arctic.

Essential part of climate adaptation is to develop partnerships and solutions with local stake- and rightsholders.

The coordination and data management of the ILLUQ project together with the communication and dissemination activities.