Kalaallit Nunaat Caves and Climate Outreach (Project KINDLE)

The Kalaallit Nunaat Caves and Climate Outreach (KINDLE) project aims to inspire and equip Greenlandic and international audiences to engage in palaeoclimate and cave research through innovative outreach and hands-on activities. Greenland, at the forefront of climate change, holds valuable paleoclimate data in its remote caves, large ice sheet, and coastal marine sediments but Greenlanders and broader communities are underrepresented in palaeoclimate research. KINDLE seeks to change this by fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange between Greenlanders, researchers, and global audiences. During a one-month residency in Ilulissat, Greenland, and in collaboration with the Climate Narratives project and ILLU Science and Art Hub, project KINDLE will host training workshops, interactive exhibitions, and produce educational films in Greenlandic, English, and German. These films will not only highlight Greenlands unique geological and climate research but will also target local communities, tourists, and international audiences, fostering a deeper understanding of the region`s critical role in global climate science. By integrating science, art, and education, KINDLE aims to empower Greenlanders to take leading roles in future cave exploration and climate research while sharing these experiences with a worldwide audience. This collaborative approach ensures ethical research practices and strengthens global awareness of the Arctic`s significance in addressing climate change.

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FWF project no. SCP4842024  p.i.: Gina Moseley, duration 2025-2026

FWF project no. P358770  p.i.: Christoph Spötl, duration 2023-2026

Team: Lena Friedrich (Project Manager), Manuel Ruhrer (Residency Student Assistant), Stephanie Renslow (Residency Student Assistant)

Partners: Anders Svensson, University of Copenhagen, Laurent Marquer, Universität Innsbruck, Anne De Vernal, University of Quebec at Montreal, Eske Willerslev, University of Copenhagen,  Kerim Hestnes Nisancioglu, University of Bergen, Eamon OKane, Bergen National Academy of the Arts, Paul Smith, University of Oxford