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Permafrost thaw threatens Svalbard’s cultural heritage and modern buildings

Abstract

Svalbard’s cultural heritage and infrastructure face increasing risks as climate change accelerates permafrost thaw and ground instability. The PermaRICH project unites experts across disciplines to evaluate these risks, and guide stakeholders’ prioritisation of adaptation and mitigation measures.

Category

Feature article (op-ed)

Language

English

Author(s)

  • Line Rouyet
  • Elisabeth Angell
  • Lotte Wendt
  • Tom Rune Lauknes
  • Ionut Cristi Nicu
  • Lise Loktu
  • Alma Elizabeth Thuestad
  • Brita Lena Eleonor Fredin Rubensdotter
  • Anatoly Sinitsyn
  • Yared Bekele
  • Hanne H Christiansen
  • Maaike Francine Maria Weerdesteijn
  • Matthieu Leydier

Affiliation

  • SINTEF Community / Infrastructure
  • The University Centre in Svalbard
  • NORCE Research AS
  • Geological Survey of Norway
  • Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research

Date

07.04.2026

Year

2026

View this publication at Norwegian Research Information Repository