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.

Scientific research themes

Scientific reasearch on the ice Photo: Norwegian Polar Institute

Scientific research and monitoring in polar areas are cruicial for understanding the global changes in climate and environment, and their effects.

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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

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Polar operations The Norwegian-U.S. Scientific Traverse of East Antarctica in 2007. Photo: Stein Tronstad / Norwegian Polar Institute

Polar operations

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