Conferences and summits: Arctic PASSION: wildfires and air quality forecasting
Join leading experts during this webinar on innovative tools designed to protect Arctic communities from environmental threats. Learn how Arctic PASSION's INFRA and AURORAE innovative services are improving public information delivery during wildfires and improving air quality monitoring across the Arctic region.
Event Details
INFRA (Integrated Fire Risk Management) is a web mapping service that simplifies access to critical wildfire information, covering Northern Europe, Canada, and Yakutia. It enables communities to generate tailored wildfire alerts and information at the local scale, improving response and resilience.
AURORAE (Air Quality Forecast) is a web interface providing real-time air quality monitoring and two-day forecasts of particulate matter concentrations for Northern Europe. It is designed specifically for non-scientific users, including communities, stakeholders, and citizens.
Why Attend This Webinar
- Share your experiences and challenges in accessing fire-related and air pollution information
- Help determine what information is most valuable during environmental emergencies and how it should be communicated
- Contribute directly to refining tools that protect Arctic communities
- Explore opportunities for in-person community workshops and engagement
Featured Speakers
- Ilaria Crotti - AURORAE developer and researcher at the Joint Research Centre (JRC)
- Vito Vitale - INFRA developer and researcher at the Italian National Research Council (CNR)
- Curtis Rattray - member of the Tāłtān Nation (British Columbia, Canada), providing capacity building and leadership development services, and working with Tāłtān youth
Practical Information
Date: Monday 12 May 2025
Time: 17:00 - 18:30 (CEST)
Languages: English
Organisers: Joint Research Centre
