The overall aim of the ISOSCAN project is to generate a large amount of water isotope data using both conventional and novel approaches, such as citizen science. To this end, the project is developing a scalable citizen science framework involving recreational nature users (both locals and visitors) as well as tourism, leisure and other stakeholders. This work has involved not only the entire project team, but also hundreds of citizens, primarily in the Tromsø area of Norway, as well as in other parts of Norway, Sweden and Finland.
After two years of working on the project, ISOSCAN had produced a great deal of knowledge through an iterative co-design process involving various groups of stakeholders. In February and March 2026, we presented our findings at three major conferences, which were attended by researchers and practitioners from various relevant fields, including citizen science, Arctic observations, and other industries and fields in the Arctic region.
Ann Eileen Lennert presenting at Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø, Norway
First, in early February, Ann Eileen Lennert (UiT) represented ISOSCAN at the 2026 ARCTIC FRONTIERS conference in Tromsø with a talk on “Scale, Engagement, and Data Quality in Arctic Snow Sampling”. This international event hosts high-level conversations with leading Arctic stakeholders, including scientists, and covers topics from all corners and sectors of the Arctic. Delivered at the session on “Maintaining and Developing Arctic Observing Capabilities”, Continue reading
