ArCS Arctic Challenge for Sustainability Project

Establishing research and observation stations

Establishing research and observation stations

Since Arctic research began, it had been a challenge for many researchers to build a research station and create an environment for observation and research activities in the hard-to-reach Arctic region. In ArCS project, remote research stations were established that covers almost all the areas in the pan-Arctic region and supports the activities of Japanese researchers there, thereby greatly contributing to providing more opportunities for the Arctic research of Japan. As a result, these research stations allowed for many international joint research programs, such as black carbon observations (figures ④, ⑦, ⑨, and ⑩), isotope observations of snowfall and snowflakes (figures ⑥, ⑧, and ⑨), and CO2/CH4 flux observations (figures ④, ⑦, and ⑩). An international collaboration base serves as a foundation of trust and cooperation in the relationships between countries or between research institutions. Our efforts over the past five years are expected to become a catalyst for further promotion of our partnerships.

*Former Ny-Ålesund Research Station

Research background and overview

Please see here.