Permafrost temperature, active layer thickness and rock glacier velocity are recognized as Essential Climate Variables for permafrost within the framework of the Global Observing Monitoring Systems. These parameters are critical to understanding the impacts of climate warming, especially in Earth’s high-latitude and high-altitude regions. Long-term monitoring and analysis of these variables provide insights into the changes occurring due to global temperature increases. The organisation and maintenance of such datasets is the core mission of the Global Terrestrial Network for Permafrost (GTN-P) and the Rock Glacier Inventories and Kinematics (RGIK) Standing Committees of International Permafrost Association. This session aims to foster discussion on the latest developments and research in permafrost monitoring. We invite presentations that cover: a) Results from long-term monitoring of permafrost temperature, active layer thickness and rock glacier velocity; b) The integration of observational data for comprehensive regional and global assessments of permafrost and rock glacier changes; c) The use of GTN-P data for validation, assimilation into models, and development of reanalysis products for Earth System Models; d) The integration of remote sensing applications in permafrost and rock glacier monitoring. This session will provide an essential platform for sharing advancements in permafrost research, discussing the importance of sustained observation, and exploring new strategies for integrating data to improve climate models and projections.