STRATEGY 2016 - 2021

• OUTLOOK
• VISION
• MISSION
• VALUES
• RESEARCH
• GOALS
• ORGANISATION
• COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH
• COLLABORATION
• KEY FIGURES

OUTLOOK

Human induced changes and natural variability in the environment of the Earth, where climate poses major societal challenges.

Advanced understanding of the Earth system will improve mitigation and adaption to climate changes, benefitting society.

Short term forecasts, climate projections and predictions continue to improve together with sustainable observing systems, including remote sensing, process understanding, evolving numerical models and data assimilation.

VISION

Pioneer understanding of the Earth

system and science based innovation

for society.

MISSION

We conduct marine, cryosphere and atmospheric research using observations, models and data assimilation leading to innovation and service development.

We focus on the high latitudes and the Arctic.

We disseminate and communicate our knowledge to stakeholders and society in support of sustainable environment and blue growth.

We contribute to education and capacity building.

We maintain strategic, national, and international partnerships.

VALUES

We act with respect, openness, transparency and integrity to create trust in all relations.

We conduct independent and curiosity
driven research.

We fulfil our obligations in a
reliable and professional
manner,following ethical and
environmental standards.

RESEARCH

Our priorities are aligned with national and
international research strategies and development programs, combining Earth system science,
innovation and services.

GOALS

Receive attractive worldwide reputation on high latitude and Arctic research.

Become a recognized developer and contributor to Copernicus Services and to climate modelling intercomparison projects.

Qualify for high-level awards:

• Center of Excellence and/or Center of Research-based Innovation
• European Research Council (ERC) grant
• Service operations

Be an active contributor in taking Bergen among the international top-class cities in marine and climate research and technology development.

ORGANISATION

COMMUNICATION & OUTREACH

• We ensure a good relationship between leadership, employees, and the local trade unions.
• Publish high quality research in scientific journals. Promote activities and achievements at international conferences and meetings.
• Provide research findings to media, contributing to public debates.
• Ensure open and free access to scientific data following agreed international standards.
• Deliver honest, timely and open information. Interact with public authorities, stakeholders and society in a highly professional manner.
• Influence development of new research policies, opportunities.

COLLABORATION

Strengthen strategic partnership and alliances at national and international levels.

Create and maintain cooperation with world leading research institutes.

Contribute to research clusters and research infrastructures.

Foster cooperation and capacity building together with the other Nansen Centres.

Maintain and reinforce collaboration with public authorities and industry.

KEY FIGURES (2015)

Fridtjof Nansen

Fridtjof Nansen (1861 – 1930) was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat and humanitarian. Nansen led the team that made the first crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888, winning international fame during his North Pole expedition of 1893–96.

Fridtjof Nansen completed many scien-
tific cruises, mainly in the North Atlantic, and contributed to the development of modern oceanographic equipment. Fridtjof Nansen was appointed the League of Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in 1921 and awarded the Nobel Peace Prize the following year.