DAMOCLES
DAMOCLES (Developing Arctic Modeling and Observing Capabilities for Long-term Environmental Studies) is an integrated ice-atmosphere-ocean monitoring and forecasting system designed for observing, understanding and quantifying climate changes in the Arctic. DAMOCLES is specifically concerned with the potential for a significantly reduced sea ice cover, and the impacts this might have on the environment and on human activities, both regionally and globally.
Arctic sea ice does not recover
Recently published data from DAMOCLES scientists reveal that another critical minimum for Arctic sea ice can be expected in September 2010. (Jun 24, 2010)
Polar science - global impact
The IPY Oslo Science Conference will demonstrate, strengthen, and extend the International Polar Year's accomplishments in science and outreach. The international and interdisciplinary science conference will in particular highlight the global impact of the changes that have been observed in the polar regions. (Jan 22, 2010)
The Arctic is warming faster than thought
Climate change affects the sensitive system of the Arctic much more severe than thought. In a declaration from the Damocles symposium in Brussels the scientists conclude that "unless emissions are curbed significantly, we are not expecting a stabilisation of the Arctic's climate system". (Nov 14, 2009)
Declaration from the DAMOCLES symposium in Brussels 2009
The scientists attending the symposium have worked out a declaration summarizing the key findings from the project, as well as future projections and scenarios. (Nov 12, 2009)
Arctic sea ice extent third lowest on record
The 2009 Arctic sea ice extent is the third lowest on record. The downward spiral is reinforced by thick multi-year sea ice being replaced by younger and thinner ice. (Sep 24, 2009)
From the press
- A change in atmospheric circulation >>
[National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), Jul 20, 2010] - Rapid ice loss continues through June >>
[National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), Jul 6, 2010] - Arctic sea ice extent declines rapidly in May >>
[National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), Jun 8, 2010] - Scientists study the thin ice of Greenland >>
[Wales Online, Jun 2, 2010] - Decline of the polar bear >>
[Simcoe Reformer, May 28, 2010] - Polar Bears pushed to the edge >>
[Irish Times, May 27, 2010] - Arctic leak would be a disaster: scientist >>
[The Vancouver Sun, May 27, 2010] - Arctic sea ice heading for new record low >>
[The Globe and Mail, May 20, 2010] - 2010 on track to be hottest ever - U.S. climate data >>
[Reuters India, May 19, 2010] - Arctic research set to be beefed up >>
[China Daily, May 6, 2010]
DAMOCLES is a european contribution to the International Polar Year 2007 - 2008.
DAMOCLES is financed by the European Union in the 6th Framework Programme.
