Arctic observations and sustainable development goals – Contributions and examples from ERA-PLANET iCUPE data

Integrative and Comprehensive Understanding on Polar Environments (iCUPE) project developed 24 novel datasets utilizing in-situ observational capacities within the Arctic or remote sensing observations from ground or from space. The datasets covered atmospheric, cryospheric, marine, and terrestrial domains. This paper connects the iCUPE datasets to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and showcases the use of selected datasets as knowledge provision services for policy- and decision-making actions. Inclusion of indigenous and societal knowledge into the data processing pipelines enables a feedback mechanism that facilitates data driven public services. •The iCUPE project developed 24 novel datasets on the Arctic.•The datasets cover atmospheric, cryospheric, and terrestrial domains.•In-situ observations and remote sensing from ground to space are provided.•Pilot services to facilitate use of Arctic observations for societal developments were developed.•Linking iCUPE datasets and UN Sustainable Development Goals show how to mobilize observational data for societal development.