AI for Earth and Sustainability Science | AI for Good Discovery - Tracking permafrost landscape dynamics in a rapidly warming Arctic

The Arctic is warming at an unprecedented pace, which leads to rapid landscape changes, particularly in the terrestrial Arctic which is largely underlain by permafrost. These landscape dynamics have strong impacts on local (geohazards, infrastructure) to global (climate system) scales. The integration of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques with remote sensing data has become the standard approach for mapping these intricate landscape transformations within Arctic permafrost. Yet, what is going on in the Arctic remains still unknown in many places. Here we specifically dive into our analysis tracking Retrogressive Thaw Slumps (RTS), which are typical landscape processes of thawing and degrading permafrost. We will show the advances and challenges of using Deep-Learning techniques for tracking these comparably small, but dynamic landscape features across the Arctic. Finally, we will dig into further AI based applications in permafrost science, tracking changes in geomorphological features, but also tracking wildlife related to the massive changes in the northern permafrost region. Speakers: Ingmar Nitze PostDoctoral researcher Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research Moderators: Maria Piles Senior Researcher Universitat de València Join the Neural Network! https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI. Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood What is AI for Good? We have less than 10 years to solve the UN SDGs and AI holds great promise to advance many of the sustainable development goals and targets. More than a Summit, more than a movement, AI for Good is presented as a year round digital platform where AI innovators and problem owners learn, build and connect to help identify practical AI solutions to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. AI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with 40 UN Sister Agencies and co-convened with Switzerland. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.