UCLA Center for Tropical Research and Congo Basin Institute co-director Dr. Elsa Ordway is leading PANGEA, a NASA-funded effort to design a large-scale field campaign studying tropical forests worldwide. This critical research will improve understanding of how these vital ecosystems are responding to climate change and land-use changes.
PANGEA Scoping Workshops Held Around the World:
- A recent workshop in Washington D.C. drew over 400 participants from 36 countries.
- Earlier workshops in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and at the AGU Annual Meeting in San Francisco helped shape the project’s direction.
What’s Next for PANGEA?
- Dr. Ordway will travel to Thailand, Brazil and Peru to gather further input.
- The PANGEA team is finalizing a paper outlining the proposed research campaign for submission to NASA later this year.
How PANGEA Could Benefit the World:
- Improved understanding of tropical forests’ role in climate change.
- Development of strategies to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable land use.
- Training for the next generation of tropical forest researchers.
Stay Connected:
- Learn more about PANGEA.
