Black carbon - the fine particles released by burning fossil fuels and biomass - is accelerating ice melting, disrupting ecosystems, and threatening public health. What do we know about its impacts, and what can be done?
Joining the conversation are:
- Mario Acquarone, Deputy Secretary of the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP)
- David Hik, Vice-President Research & Chief Scientist, Polar Knowledge Canada
- Srdan Dobricic, Joint Research Centre of the European Commission
- Stefania Gilardoni, Research Director, Institute of Polar Sciences, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP)
The Session is moderated by Warren Cairns, Senior Researcher, Institute of Polar Sciences, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP).
This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026.
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