Portfolio for climate and environment
The portfolio includes research on climate, environment, nature, circular economy and polar areas. This involves research on how human activity affects ecosystems, how climate and nature changes have an impact, how society can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and use land in a more sustainable way.

Agreement on Enhancing International Arctic Scientific Cooperation
Read about the agreement (in Norwegian)
UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
Read moreThe Portfolio Board for Climate and Environment
The portfolio area shall provide strategic advice on research and innovation within the portfolio area Climate and environment, and provide support for projects that contribute to the goals set for the portfolio.
The members are:
Trond Martin Dokken (Leader)
Sandrine Benard
Camilla Brattland
Tord Dale
Andreas Duit
Leonard Sandin
Gunnhild Storbekkrønning Solli
Arild Sundfjord
Leonor Tarrasón
Mimmi Throne-Holst
Jane Nilsen Aalhus
Anne Maria Eikeset