Nansen Center CEO Sebastian Mernild participates in an international study incorporating a comprehensive assessment of Greenland Ice Sheet melting suggesting that the freshwater influx could weaken the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) over the next three centuries.

Director Dr. Sebastian H. Mernild.Dr Sebastian H. Mernild (43) started to day as the Managing director (CEO) of the Nansen Center. Dr. Mernild is a full professor in Climate Change and Glaciology. He defended his PhD and doctor scientiarum degrees in glaciology at University of Copenhagen. He has during resent years held positions as senior scientist and research leader in USA and Chile. In 2016 he was appointed full professor at University College in Sogndal. The Board has appointed Dr.

Nansen Polar Bear Award 2016.Prof. Anny Cazenave receives the Nansen Polar Bear Award for 2016 from director Johnny A. Johannessen during the 30 years anniversary seminar.The Nansen Polar Bear Award for 2016 is given to Prof. Anny Cazenave for her outstanding contribution to the understanding of sea level change and global warming.