Greenland's Glaciers - Bridging Science and Local Knowledge

Dickey Center for International Understanding.

Kerim Hestens Nisancioglu will speak about Greenland ice melt, fjord changes, and integrating local knowledge to address community impacts.

Haldeman Center

Communities in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland) are facing new challenges and opportunities due to climate change. The fjord systems and coastal areas are projected to undergo significant changes as sea ice and glaciers retreat.However, uncertainties in future projections pose challenges for everyday practices, including fishing, tourism, and infrastructure development. The scientific community increasingly recognizes the importance of involving local knowledge in defining research agendas and methodologies, as well as in data collection and analysis. Unfortunately, opportunities to share narratives and learn from each other remain limited.In our case study we examine the local and far-field impacts of Greenland ice sheet melt, focusing on the complex processes taking place at the marine-terminating margin of Sermeq Kujalleq (Jakobshavn Glacier), one of the world’s largest and fastest-flowing marine-terminating glaciers, which frequently clogs the fjord with massive icebergs. Along with Qeqertarsuup Tunua (Disko Bay), this area hosts some of the most important hunting grounds, a vibrant fishing culture, and a growing tourism industry.By combining observations and dynamical models with local and indigenous knowledge, we have designed a research project to address questions related to the impact of increasing Greenland melt and calving on fjord circulation, sea ice seasonality, ecosystems and fisheries. In this talk, I will highlight recent results of our study of the fjord system, as well as discuss how we can move forward in addressing the concerns of the local communities. More information <a href="https://dickey.dartmouth.edu/events/event?event=77199" title="https://dickey.dartmouth.edu/events/event?event=77199" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>

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