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IMAQA’s mission and Approach:
Purpose: IMAQA aims to support scientists by helping them communicate their messages to a wider audience through films and documentaries for popular science.
Methodology: they document scientific missions through films and documentaries.
Philosophy: They believe adventure is a powerful tool for raising scientific and environmental awareness.
The Umiaq Mission:
Objective: To study the impact of global warming and its consequences on Arctic environments and ecosystems.
Method: Gilles Denis will collect samples of peat, glacial sediments, coastal rocks, snow (specifically “snowcuffs” colored by algae), and make in-situ observations. These data are frequently enough inaccessible through other logistical means.
Participants:
Gilles Denis: The explorer undertaking this specific mission. He has significant experience in sea kayaking.
Alexandre Buslain: Accompanies Gilles to the airport, highlighting the collaborative nature of IMAQA. He expresses both excitement for the project and sadness at not joining Gilles on this particular mission.
International Research Partners:
Danish Universities of Aarhus and Copenhagen.
Swedish University of Uppsala.
Irish Queen’s University Belfast.
CNRS of Grenoble, France.
Key Feature: This mission marks the frist time IMAQA is conducting a mission without a Belgian academic partner, aiming to foster international development.
How to Follow the Mission:
Social Media: The public can follow the mission on IMAQA’s social networks.
Live Tracking: A live link to track Gilles Denis’s progression is provided: https://share.garmin.com/imaqa.
Educational Content: Educational materials will be created and disseminated for the general public, especially children, after the mission.
Context and Collaboration:
IMAQA is collaborating with UClouvain, ULB, and the Royal Observatory of Belgium on a larger, multi-year research project involving at least four missions.
* The interest from researchers in Vienna indicates a growing recognition of the support IMAQA offers.
In essence, the text describes IMAQA as an organization that bridges the gap between scientific research and public understanding, using adventurous expeditions like the Umiaq mission to gather crucial data on climate change and raise awareness.