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Norwegian Polar Institute
The Norwegian Polar Institute is active within the fields of scientific research, mapping and environmental monitoring in the Arctic and Antarctica. The Institute advises Norwegian authorities in strategic and thematic matters relating to the polar regions, represents Norway internationally on various occasions and is Norway’s competent environmental authority in Antarctica.
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Visiting Svalbard?
The Svalbard Cruise Handbook contains useful tips on travel regulations and landing sites, and you'll also find rich information about Svalbard in general – its wildlife, plant life, geology, history and cultural remains. -
The Environmental Monitoring of Svalbard and Jan Mayen (MOSJ) programme collects and interprets data concerning the atmosphere, land and sea areas around Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
Scientific research themes
Scientific research and monitoring in polar areas are cruicial for understanding the global changes in climate and environment, and their effects.
Planning activity in Antarctica?
If you're planning a visit to or an activity in Antarctica, we've compiled a summary of requirements and regulations.
ICE – Norwegian Polar Institute centre for ice, climate and ecosystems
The Norwegian-U.S. Scientific Traverse of East Antarctica in 2007. Photo: Stein Tronstad / Norwegian Polar Institute
Polar operations
The Polar Institute around the world
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