Activities

UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Plastic Pollution

Marine litter is everywhere and unfortunately, the Arctic Ocean is no exception.

In progress Polar

Arctic PASSION

Arctic PASSION is co-developing and implementing an Arctic observations system that is tuned to the needs of diverse users.

In progress Polar

University of the Arctic

The University of the Arctic is a cooperative network of more than 170 universities, colleges, research institutes and other organizations.

In progress Polar

RiPL - Preventing plastic in Nepal rivers by strengthening the informal sector

As the population of Kathmandu increases, plastic usage and thereby waste generation is also growing

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ILLUQ

This project builds on the “One Health” concept, which recognises that human health is interconnected with environmental and animal health.

In progress Polar

GOTHECA-NOCK

A pilot study of the drivers and impacts of freshwater discharge from glacial systems in Norway and the Chinese Karakoram.

In progress Polar

Marine Pollution in the Arctic: Global Linkages and Global Solutions

GRID-Arendal hosted an event bringing together policymakers, ambassadors, experts and civil society on marine pollution in the Arctic.

In progress Polar

ECOTIP

The ECOTIP project investigates ecosystem tipping points and their cascading effects in the Arctic, from melting ice to changing fisheries.

In progress Polar

Nunataryuk H2020

Nunataryuk is a Horizon 2020 project which investigates the impact of permafrost thaw in Arctic coastal areas .

In progress Polar

Polar View

The objective of the Polaris program is to respond to the evolving demands for space-based monitoring of the Polar Regions

Completed Polar

Displaced by Plastics

Completed Polar

Nomadic Herders

Reindeer herders are facing lost pastures and land fragmentation caused by industrial development and other land-use changes.

Completed Polar

Permafrost in coastal Arctic regions

We coordinated development of a Rapid Response Assessment to assess critical research gaps related to Arctic coastal permafrost.

Completed Polar