FNI will be hosting two events during Arendalsuka in August: One on the 'Duel of Giants', i.e. the role of the EU and China in international climate politics, and one on 'the Blue Battle', Norway's new marine conflicts related to climate change.

Why is the fight for nature conservation and biodiversity so often outshadowed by the fight against climate change?

Professor of law and FNI researcher Ole Kristian Fauchald appealed to a higher court after his request for access to documents was rejected by the Norwegian government. An international committee has now reviewed the case – and offers serious criticism of the government’s handling of the matter.

A formidable energy revolution is underway in China. However, major obstacles to necessary reforms still remain.

Geographical and cultural distances aside, Northeast Asia and the Nordic countries have a lot to learn from each other, says former diplomat and FNI Associate Fellow, Arne Walther.

FNI researchers Steinar Andresen and Lars H. Gulbrandsen have been appointed to serve another five-year term on the editorial board for the highly recognized academic journal Global Environmental Politics (GEP).

FNI Director Geir Hønneland ranks as number 17 on the list of the hundred most productive scholars in Norway.

A new research project at FNI investigates China and Norway’s decade long collaboration on mercury, and asks what role these countries can play internationally to help reduce mercury emissions.