AASCO – Arena for gap analysis of the existing Arctic science co-operations

<p>A deep understanding of the land - atmosphere - ocean feedbacks and interactions is required to make impact on the sustainable and just development of the Arctic region. The science based knowledge of the Arctic environments would lead to improved mitigation and adaptation plans, sustainable services for the Arctic communities and stakeholders and to well targeted policy actions. At the same time with the science approach we need a process of making&#160; policies acceptable and normative to the people living in the Artic. &#160;AASCO &#8211; &#8220;Arena gap&#160; analysis of the existing Arctic science co-operations&#8221; highlights key areas for the Arctic interactions &#8211; feedbacks research from the atmospheric, oceanic, cryospheric and social perspectives, and summarizes the potential improvements stemming from the holistic understanding of the Arctic climate system. Furthermore, AASCO aims to provide an outlook and benefits of the bridges between other international approaches like Pan-Eurasian Experiment (PEEX) Program, University of Arctic network (U-Arctic), The Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) Programme of WMO, Sustainable Arctic Observation Network (SAON) e.g &#160;it&#8217;s strategy process called &#8220;ROADS&#8221; and the Digital Belt and Road (DBAR) program and, in general, of bridges between research and society impact.</p>