An international workshop on monitoring Alpine permafrost took place in Cortina

The FROST.INI project stakeholder workshop was held yesterday, April 14, 2026, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, at Col Druscié in the Tofane area. The event focused on monitoring permafrost in Alpine environments and its implications for the stability of high-altitude infrastructure, and is coordinated by OGS.

The workshop, organized by Eurac Research, brought together researchers, technicians, infrastructure operators, and public decision-makers, who discussed methods, tools, and best practices for observing and interpreting permafrost degradation — an increasingly significant phenomenon in mountain regions affected by climate change.

During the day, various monitoring techniques were presented and compared, including DInSAR, in situ measurements, geophysical surveys, and digital modeling. Their potential, application limits, and possible operational impacts in different Alpine contexts were highlighted. The plenary discussion was particularly well attended and encouraged direct exchange between the scientific community and local stakeholders.

The initiative is part of the project’s broader cross-border dialogue, which in 2025 involved stakeholders in a survey focused on knowledge, needs, and challenges related to managing infrastructure in permafrost-affected areas.