Project Grant 2420616

This National Science Foundation (NSF) Geosciences Program (CFDA 47.050) Project Grant award of $237,278 provides support for U.S. researchers participating in a multi-national Belmont Forum initiative on global environmental change research. The award will fund a project focused on investigating biocultural heritage in Arctic cities as a potential resource for climate adaptation. The research team, which includes partners from at least three countries, will develop transdisciplinary approaches to study the interactions between natural and social systems, and how Arctic urban communities are adapting to climate-induced changes. The project will work closely with local and indigenous communities to evaluate climate impacts on biocultural heritage elements, including traditional ecological knowledge, environmental ethics, and human-animal relations. Additionally, the research will examine the role of arts and culture in representing biocultural heritage and its significance for climate change adaptation in Arctic cities. This international, collaborative effort aims to advance knowledge on the complex relationships between natural and cultural systems and their importance for sustainability.