Publisert: 14. januar 2019

In 2019 we are involved in seven research programmes, also called our flagships.

Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, technology and agreements

Melting of sea ice in the Arctic greatly impacts the global climate. We focus on social and management challenges to fisheries, shipping and petroleum-related activities. New challenges and technological solutions pertaining to rescue and oil spill response are addressed.

Contact information for the flagship:

Leader:

Arild Sundfjord
Research scientist / Oceanography
Norwegian Polar Institute

arild.sundfjord@npolar.no
+47 77 75 05 35
+47 473 04 197

Deputy:

Hans-Kristian Hernes

Professor, Political Science

UiT – the Arctic University of Norway

+ 47 77645602

+47 416 94 976

hans-kristian.hernes@uit.no

 

Deputy:

Karl Gunnar Aarsæther

Senior Research Scientist – Technology

SINTEF Ocean AS

+47 976 80 711

karl.gunnar.aarsather@sintef.no

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Effects of climate change on sea and coastal ecology in the north

Research in this programme addresses the multiple ways climate change impacts the physical conditions of fjords and coasts and how, in turn, habitats and food supply are affected.

Contact information for the flagship:

Leader:

Lis Lindal Jørgensen

Research scientist

Institute of Marine Research, Tromsø

Phone: +47 971 85 556

Deputy:

Paul Renaud

Senior scientist

Akvaplan-niva

paul.renaud@akvaplan.niva.no

Phone: +47 77 75 03 19

Mobil: +47 954 70 110

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Ocean acidification and ecosystems effects in Northern waters

This flagship programme contributes to the complete understanding of ocean acidification. This process will affect the productivity of ecosystems influencing ecosystem-based management and the exploitation of commercial resources, especially in the cold waters of the North, where the uptake of CO2 is substantial and expected to increase over time.

Contact information for the flagship:

Haakon Hop

Sr. Scientist

Norwegian Polar Institute
haakon.hop@npolar.no

Phone: +47 77 75 05 22

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Effects of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems, landscapes, society and indigenous peoples

Changes in Northern terrestrial ecosystems are highly relevant to society, in particular for agriculture, forestry, reindeer herding and nature-based industries, species and area conservation, tourism and recreation. Issues related to climate adaptation in the North, as well the significance of climate change for Sámi culture and settlement are included this flagship.

Contact information for the flagship:

Leader

Dorothee Ehrich

Scientist

The Arctic University of Norway

dorothee.ehrich@uit.no

+4777646272

Deputy:

Jarle W. Bjerke

Senior scientist

Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, Fram Centre

jarle.bjerke@nina.no

+4791864155

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Hazardous substances – effects on ecosystems and human health

Climate change reinforces the importance of filling the gaps in our understanding of the distribution of pollutants in the Arctic and their effects on ecosystems and human health. This flagship programme also addresses the need for this knowledge to be incorporated into international agreements and processes.

Contact information for the flagship:

Leader:

Eldbjørg Sofie Heimstad
Research Director
NILU – Norwegian Institute for Air Research, Fram Centre
esh@nilu.no
Phone: +47 77 75 03 84
Mobil:  +47 977 50 564

Deputy:
Kjetil Sagerup
Senior Adviser
Akvaplan-niva AS
kjetil.sagerup@akvaplan.niva.no
Phone:  +47 77 75 03 34

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Environmental impact of industrial development in the north (MIKON)

MIKON’s objective is to do research that will strengthen the knowledge base used by the authorities in efforts to limit the “footprint” of industrial activity in the High North, and ensure that new industrial activity takes place within a responsible environmental framework. The research within the MIKON programme will take into consideration both existing business activities and visions/expectations of future developments.

Contact information for the flagship:

Leader:

Per Fauchald

Sr. Scientist
Norwegian Institute for Nature Research
per.fauchald@nina.no
Phone: +47 77 75 04 09
Mobil: +47 452 76 808

Anita Evenset
Manager, Arctic R&D
Akvaplan-niva AS

anita.evenset@akvaplan.niva.no

Phone: +47 77 75 03 11
Mobil: +47 990 01 591

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Plastic in the Arctic

Through an interdisciplinary research program dedicated to the plastics problem, «Plastic in the Arctic» will map plastic and microplastic distribution in the Arctic and generate new knowledge about the environmental impacts of plastic. The results will contribute to research-based measures to reduce the negative effects of plastics on ecosystem services, human health and business development.

Contact information

Leader:

Claudia Halsband

Sr. Scientist

Akvaplan-niva

claudia.halsband@akvaplan.niva.no

Skype for business: +47 77 02 56 70

Deputy:

Deputy
Göran Broström

Meteorologisk institutt

goran.brostrom@met.no

Phone: +47 22963348

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Norwegian Institute for Nature Research

Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) is an independent foundation for nature research and research on the interaction between human society, natural resources and biodiversity

We are 265 employees, with departments in Tromsø, Bergen, Lillehammer and Oslo. Our main office is in Trondheim.

NINA is present in the Fram Centre with ca. 30 researchers focusing on ecosystem surveillance and ecosystems and climate changes.

For more information contact:

Cathrine Henaug
Research Director, Tromsø

Norsk institutt for naturforskning – NINA

cathrine.henaug@nina.no
+4792820753