The first and strongest signs of global climate variability and change have been observed in Polar Regions over the past 4 decades, which has led to a variety of strong climate-related feedbacks. A direct consequence of warming temperatures at the global scale is the reduction in snow coverage, sea ice extent, glacier and ice caps mass balance and well as significant changes in the permafrost regime.

The overarching goal of this course is to provide knowledge on cryosphere changes and the various processes involved. The course will also highlight the various remote sensing, modeling and GIS tools used to monitor changes in time and space through field measurements.