The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced that three global terrestrial observing networks have been officially accredited by the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS), the Global Terrestrial Network for Permafrost (GTN-P) being one of them. GTN-P provides data on the Permafrost Essential Climate Variable, which is essential to understand changes in the terrestrial system and interactions between the hydrosphere and cryosphere. This accreditation recognizes GTN-P’s scientific value, data quality, global significance, open data sharing, and long-term sustainability. It highlights GTN-P’s crucial role in monitoring permafrost temperature and active layer dynamics as indicators of climate change, while also strengthening its visibility, support, and long-term stability within the global climate observing system.
Provided by: GTN-P Office (gtnp-office@awi.de)
Tim Oaklay (left), GCOS Network Manager, handing over the network affiliation certificate to Philippe Schoeneich (right), Member of TOPC and the GTN-P Steering Committee