COP27 Video of the Week: “The ‘Country of Permafrost’ is the Major Emitter Missing from COP” with Gustaf Hugelius, Peter Frumhoff and Rachael Treharne

On our current warming trajectory, permafrost emissions may rival those of major economies in just a few decades. In this session, panelists discuss the Paris Agreement’s goals and the importance of accounting for carbon dioxide and methane emissions from permafrost. Dr. Heather Goldstone of the Woodwell Climate Research Center, moderated the event. Panelists included Dr. Gustaf Hugelius, Co-Director of the Bolin Center, Stockholm University; Dr. Peter Frumhoff, Senior Science Policy Advisor at Woodwell; and Dr. Rachael Treharne, Arctic Policy Lead at Woodwell.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2xBTieQlZo