Landscape Carbon Workshop Synthesis Report
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Creator | ECC |
| Summary | Climate change is now altering these ecosystems. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation, and increased wildfire activity are accelerating carbon emissions from landscapes that were once long-term carbon sinks. These emissions are not always well captured in current climate models or carbon inventories, yet they have implications for communities, ecosystems, and climate outcomes far beyond the territory. To better understand these changes and explore options for action, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) in partnership with Polar Knowledge Canada (Canadian High Arctic Research Station), convened the Landscape Carbon Workshop in February 2025. The three-day educational workshop in Yellowknife brought together more than 175 participants, including 38 speakers, from across the NWT, Canada, and beyond. Participants included Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations, territorial and federal governments, researchers, non-profits, and industry. The workshop combined presentations, panels, and breakout discussions to share knowledge, discuss emerging research, and explore areas for collaboration. Workshop discussions highlighted clear risks to northern landscape carbon. |
| Local Relevance | This report summarizes the Landscape Carbon Workshop, highlighting key risks to northern landscape carbon and the opportunities and limitations of nature-based solutions (NbS). |
| Notes | |
| Tags | Carbon Cycle,Carbon Storage,Vegetation,Indigenous Knowledge,Wildfire,Report,Permafrost,Wetlands,Nature-Based Solutions,Ecosystems |
| Geographic Region | NWT |
| Release Date | 2026-08-28 |
| Last Modified Date | 2026-08-28 |
| Funding Program | Polar Knowledge Canada |