Concluding in 2013:
Planning climate research for the post-NORKLIMA era
The Research Council of Norway’s 10-year Large-scale programme on Climate Change and its Impacts in Norway (NORKLIMA) will draw to a close in 2013. Planning for continued activities in Norwegian climate research is underway.
We want to hear the thoughts of the various national and international stakeholders regarding future needs for knowledge about climate issues,” says Camilla Schreiner, Director of the Department for Climate and Polar Research at the Research Council.
“Now we want to hear the thoughts of the various national and international stakeholders regarding future needs for knowledge about climate issues,” says Camilla Schreiner, Director of the Department for Climate and Polar Research at the Research Council.
Nationwide dialogue
In cooperation with Norway’s universities, the Research Council is hosting dialogue meetings around the country to gather input and viewpoints from research institutions and trade and industry. In addition, a separate dialogue meeting with relevant ministries, agencies and administrative bodies will be held.
Issues to be discussed at these meetings will include research needs, organisation and framework conditions for future climate research. Furthermore the Research Council seeks input from stakeholders on the recently completed state-of-the-art review of the climate research field.
Assessment launched
An evaluation of existing Norwegian climate research in an international perspective has begun, headed by an international evaluation committee.
“It is important to gain an overview as a means of determining current Norwegian competencies and identifying research needs ahead in terms of both strategic targets and thematic priorities,” explains Dr Schreiner.
Norway is at the international forefront in research fields such as climate research. Here from the research camp on the Lomonosovfonna glacier on Svalbard. (Photo: SVICECLIM)
Knowledge for the future
The various ongoing processes are to be completed by summer 2012.
“We don’t yet know the future model for Norwegian climate research in the post-NORKLIMA era,” continues Dr Schreiner. “But the objective is clear: its targets and structure will enable Norwegian researchers to make a significant contribution to dealing with climate change effectively – at both the national and the global level.”
- Published:
- 16.12.2011
- Last updated:
- 19.12.2011
