Akvaplanniva CICERO Centre for International Climate Environmental Research Institute of Marine Research Geological Survey of Norway Nofima The Norwegian Institute of Food Fisheries and Aquaculture ID: 775261
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Slide2Fram Centre members 2020
Akvaplan-nivaCICERO - Centre for International Climate Environmental Research Institute of Marine ResearchGeological Survey of NorwayNofima – The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture ResearchNorwegian Coastal AdministrationNORCENorwegian Institute of Bioeconomy ResearchNorwegian Institute for Air Research Norwegian Institute for Nature Research
Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research Norwegian Institute for Water Research Norwegian Mapping AuthorityNorwegian Polar InstituteNorwegian Radiation and Nuclear Protection AuthorityNorwegian Veterinary InstituteNorwegian School of Veterinary ScienceSINTEF GroupUiT The Arctic University of NorwayUNIS – The University Centre in SvalbardAssociated member: Polaria
Members
Slide3Money flow2010 – present: <950 mill NOK
Finance
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Slide4Fram Centre – Flagship research areas
Plastic
in
the
Arctic
Hazardous
substances
–
effects
on
ecosystems
and human health
Ocean
acidification
and ecosystem effects in Northern waters
Sea
ice
in the Arctic Ocean, technologi and agreements
Effects
of climate change on sea and coastal ecology in the north
Effects
of climated change on terrestrial exosystems, landscapes society and indigenous peoples
Environmental
impact
of
development
in
the
North
Slide5Leadership
The Committee of institutional directors is the Fram Centre’s chief co-operative body and consists of the heads of the member institutions that make up the Fram Centre as well as the chair of the board of Framsenteret AS and the head of the Fram Centre’s research heads’ group.The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment and other ministries which are members of the Ministerial steering committee for the Fram Centre, attend the Committee of institutional directors as observers. The chair is Cathrine Henaug, Norwegian Institute of Nature Reserarch.Framsenteret AS is responsible for coordinating research and outreach in the Fram Centre in co-operation with the Committee of institutional directors, the research heads’ group and the Flagship research programmes.
Leadership
Slide6The Fram Centre building
Infrastructure
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Mediabase
Slide7Effects 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.
Flagship
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Slide8Environmental 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.
Flagship
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Slide9Plastic 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 environmental impacts of plastic. The results will contribute to research-based measures to reduce negative effects of plastics on ecosystem services, human health and business development.
Flagship
Slide10Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, technology and agreements
Melting of sea ice in the Arctic greatly impacts the global climate. This flagship focuses 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.
Flagship
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Slide11Effects of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems, landscapes, societies 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.
Flagship
Birch forest moth attack North-Norway 2010. Ill: Jane Uhd Jepsen, NINA.
Slide12Hazardous Substances – effects on ecosystems and 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 in international agreements and processes.
Flagship
Photo: Helge M. Markusson, The Fram Centre
Slide13Ocean acidification and ecosystems 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.
Flagship
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