https://www.fni.no/ https://www.fni.no/news/new-master-s-students-at-polhogda-spring-2026 This spring, six master’s students join us at Polhøgda. Their research addresses key questions in Arctic governance, Indigenous participation, resource management and EU climate policy. Aslak Espelund Tuda Oussous Mathias Sivertsen Ingrid Habberstad Live Amalie Krogsrud Five of this spring’s master’s students. Emeline Fouasson joins later this semester. Photo FNI Jan D Sørensen/FNI Arctic and Ocean Politics Climate and Energy Politics Global Environmental Governance 2 Mar 2026 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:57:21 +0100 https://www.fni.no/news/fni-to-support-armenia-in-leading-the-global-biodiversity-summit In October 2026, Armenia will host COP17, the UN’s biodiversity summit. Here, countries from around the world will negotiate how to reduce nature loss, strengthen conservation efforts and implement the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Armenia has set ambitious goals for the meeting, and the Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI) will support the preparations through a multi-year project funded by Norad and led by Senior Researcher Pål Wilter Skedsmo. Pål Wilter Skedsmo Christian Prip Vegard Heggelund Tørstad Viviana Meixner Vásquez Regine Andersen Kristin Rosendal Armenia will lead the world’s biodiversity negotiations. The Fridtjof Nansen Institute provides expert support in the run-up to COP17. Global Environmental Governance 16 Dec 2025 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:39:58 +0100 https://www.fni.no/news/nordic-partners-met-for-a-workshop-on-critical-minerals-in-the-arctic Researchers from across the Nordic region met at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute on 9–10 December 2025 for an all-member workshop in the NordForsk-funded project Critical minerals in the Arctic: Challenges and perspectives for the Nordic countries (CRIMINA), following a series of preparatory project meetings held earlier this year. Ida Soltvedt Hvinden Erdem Lamazhapov Davor Vidas Iselin Stensdal Øystein Jensen Gørild Merethe Heggelund Arctic and Ocean Politics Global Environmental Governance 15 Dec 2025 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:56:13 +0100 https://www.fni.no/news/how-can-legal-frameworks-protect-the-arctic-fni-joins-major-nordic-research-project Climate change and mass tourism threaten fragile ecosystems and Sámi ways of life in the Arctic. A new research project will investigate how legal frameworks can help protect both nature and culture. ​​​​​​​ Viviana Meixner Vásquez Ole Kristian Fauchald Kristin Rosendal Arctic nature and Sámi livelihoods under pressure: FNI researchers seek legal solutions. Photo by Nicolas Lafargue on Unsplash Global Environmental Governance Arctic and Ocean Politics 24 Mar 2025 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:55:25 +0100 https://www.fni.no/news/new-phd-mari-lie-larsen-on-salmon-aquaculture-and-management Her dissertation, written at FNI, examines how salmon management policies address the challenges of salmon lice and wild salmon conservation. During the defense, she was praised for her valuable contribution to the international debate. Mari Lie Larsen's PhD work contributes important insights for improving salmon management practices and protecting both wild salmon populations and farmed fish welfare. Global Environmental Governance 21 Mar 2025 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:49:36 +0100 https://www.fni.no/news/fni-secures-major-research-project-on-critical-minerals-in-the-arctic The Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI) has received funding from NordForsk for a large new research project on critical minerals in the Arctic. 'A strong research environment and a highly relevant topic', says project leader Gørild Heggelund. Ida Soltvedt Hvinden Erdem Lamazhapov Davor Vidas Iselin Stensdal Øystein Jensen Gørild Merethe Heggelund Major NordForsk grant to FNI for research on critical minerals in the Arctic. Photo: Bingqi Huang/Unsplash Climate and Energy Politics Arctic and Ocean Politics Global Environmental Governance 20 Mar 2025 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:47:53 +0100 https://www.fni.no/news/fridtjof-nansen-institute-at-arctic-frontiers-2025 From January 27 to 30, Arctic Frontiers 2025 will gather leaders and decision-makers, researchers, business representatives, and organizations in Tromsø. The Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI) is actively involved and contributes expertise to many of the conference’s discussions. Andreas Østhagen Iselin Németh Winther Serafima Andreeva Erdem Lamazhapov Andreas Raspotnik Iselin Stensdal Pål Wilter Skedsmo Christian Prip Tor Håkon Jackson Inderberg Gørild Merethe Heggelund Per Ove Eikeland Anna Valberg FNI is actively participating in Arctic Frontiers and playing a key role in Arctic dialogue. Climate and Energy Politics Global Environmental Governance Arctic and Ocean Politics 21 Jan 2025 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:13:15 +0100 https://www.fni.no/news/new-research-project-on-serious-disease-in-norway-s-meat-production FNI is part of a new research project, MEATPOWER, which will investigate serious diseases like Avian Influenza and African Swine Fever in Norway’s meat industry. Jon Birger Skjærseth Kristin Rosendal The project is led by SUM in collaboration with FNI and NINA and aims to improve knowledge about health, environmental sustainability, and food security in Norway. Photo: Norsvin. Global Environmental Governance 23 Oct 2024 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:45:37 +0200 https://www.fni.no/news/new-study-shows-challenges-in-implementing-forest-sink-policies A new study by Lars H. Gulbrandsen, FNI’s research director for climate and energy, shows that Norway faces significant challenges in implementing the EU Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) regulation.  Lars H. Gulbrandsen Climate and Energy Politics Global Environmental Governance 21 Jun 2024 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:47:46 +0200 https://www.fni.no/news/irja-vormedal-promoted-to-research-professor With her strong background in environmental policy and recent work in aquaculture politics, Dr Vormedal's well-deserved recognition marks a significant career milestone. Irja Vormedal Dr Irja Vormedal's promotion to Research Professor underscores her standing in the field of environmental policy and international relations. Photo: Jan D. Sørensen/FNI Arctic and Ocean Politics Global Environmental Governance 22 Sep 2023 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:58:57 +0200