Fridtjof Nansen Institute

What does China aim to gain in the Arctic?

China is located 2,000 kilometres south of the Arctic. Yet, they have shown a growing interest in the far north. What do they want?

Where do the metals in your electric car come from?

China’s control of critical minerals is influencing the global shift to green energy – but at what cost?

Power struggle in the Arctic Council: Greenland demands a leading role

The struggle for influence in the Arctic is intensifying. Greenland now sees an opportunity to claim a leading role in the Arctic Council.

War in the Arctic? Researchers debunk three myths about the High North

Can melting ice in the Arctic trigger conflict and a race for resources? Researchers believe that there are three major misconceptions regarding northern geopolitics.

Wind power development has varied significantly among Nordic countries

Researchers believe it is unlikely that Norway will see much new onshore wind power development in the coming years.

Fiction and reality in Russian politics

Election fraud, lies, and kleptocracy characterise politics in Russia.

100 years have passed since Fridtjof Nansen received the Nobel Peace Prize. Would he have been given it today?

Nansen devoted much of his life to work for prisoners of war, refugees and victims of famine.

Norway has the strictest aquaculture regulations in the world. Will other countries follow suit?

Researchers see big differences in the regulation of fish farming industries in countries that have wild salmon.

The work of the Arctic Council put on hold because of the war in Ukraine

The ‘Polar Silk Road’ is a myth – but what of Russian activities along the Northern Sea Route?

Major habitat for wild plants under threat in Armenia

Windpower: The wind that shifted