The Norwegian Polar Institute is dedicated to scientific research, mapping and environmental monitoring in the Arctic and the Antarctic regions. The institute advises Norwegian authorities on matters concerning polar issues, and is Norway’s competent environmental authority in Antarctica.
The Svalbard Cruise Handbook has useful tips on travel regulations and landing sites, and is packed with photos and illustrations. You'll also find rich information about Svalbard in general – its wildlife, plant life, geology, history and cultural remains.
Two anniversaries merge in a national jubilee year in 2011. It is 150 years since the birth of Nansen and 100 years since Amundsen became the first to reach the South Pole. This is celebrated throughout the year, with lots of events in Norway and all over the world.
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, in order to provide advice to the environmental management.
Polar Research is the international peer-reviewed journal of the Norwegian Polar Institute. It was established in 1982, and was recently made open-access, meaning it is available to you – totally free of cost!
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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If you're planning a visit to or an activity in Antarctica, we've compiled a summary of requirements and regulations.
The Norwegian-U.S. Scientific Traverse of East Antarctica in 2007. Photo: Stein Tronstad / Norwegian Polar Institute
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