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Roles & Affiliations: Bruce C. Forbes is a Research Professor at the Arctic Centre, University of Lapland, specializing in Global Change Research. He leads interdisciplinary projects on Arctic ecology, climate change, and socio-ecological systems. His work emphasizes circumpolar studies in Alaska, Canada, Russia, and Fennoscandia. He has conducted annual Arctic fieldwork for over 35 years, focusing on permafrost regions and human-environment interactions.
Research Interests: His expertise spans Arctic social-ecological systems, climate change impacts, tundra disturbance, reindeer herding governance, and biodiversity dynamics. Key themes include shrubification, rapid land-use changes, and resilience in pastoral systems. He co-produces knowledge with local stakeholders to address climate and industrial challenges.
Projects: He leads/co-leads projects like CHARTER (Arctic biodiversity drivers), AROSS (Rain-on-snow impacts), and ALTER (Arctic tundra carbon dynamics). These involve international collaborations and focus on data-driven modeling, carbon sequestration, and sustainable bioeconomy initiatives.
Grants & Media: Forbes has secured EU and national grants, including projects funded by the European Commission and the Finnish Ministry of Agriculture. His work garners media attention, particularly on Arctic greening, climate adaptation, and indigenous perspectives. He serves on editorial boards for Ecology and Society and Polar Geography.
Labs/Teams: He collaborates with global networks such as the Arctic Council and integrates remote sensing, fieldwork, and indigenous knowledge in his research. His team includes multidisciplinary experts addressing climate and land-use challenges in the Arctic.
