FMI-SPACE research was highlighted in the 2020 European Polar Science Week. The virtual event took place in 26-30 October 2020.

FMI-SPACE research included the introduction of activities related to ESA Polar Science Cluster and ESA-NASA Arctic Methane and Permafrost Challenge including the ongoing ESA MethEO project for the assessment of polar methane emissions. Additionally, the work of FMI-SPACE for the assessment and monitoring of hemispheric snow mass through the GlobSnow approach was presented.

Watch replays here: https://livestream.com/esa/events/9362838

ESA polar science cluster: https://livestream.com/esa/events/9362838/videos/212625301

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Jouni Pulliainen, Director of FMI-SPACE, jouni.pulliainen@fmi.fi

Johanna Tamminen, Head of Earth Observation Research Unit, johanna.tamminen@fmi.fi

Kari Luojus, Head of Satellite Services and Research Group, kari.luojus@fmi.fi

Hannakaisa Lindqvist, Head of Greenhouse Gases and Satellite Methods Group, hannakaisa.lindqvist@fmi.fi

Kimmo Rautiainen, MethEO project manager, Senior Research Scientist, kimmo.rautiainen@fmi.fi