Global Change in the North

The Global Change programme looks at how predicted environmental changes in northern areas are reflected in nature and in man’s operational prerequisites. The programme also looks for ways of curbing the changes and adapting to them. The programme brings together special expertise in the field of physical-biological research of natural systems and socio-economic study of global change.

The areas of study are: (1)global change forcing factors, (2) dynamics of environmental and climate change and climate history, (3) the effects of climate change on terrestial ecosystems and restoration, (4) the socio-economic effects of environmental change, (5) technological solutions to prevent or mitigate global change.

The research emphasises the importance of international cooperation and research networking. The results are published in high-quality international journals. The projects are strongly integrated with other research programmes of Thule Institute, and the aim of the operation is to meet the criteria of a Centre of Excellence.

Projects in the Global Change research programme

Long-term change in the Sun and its effects on the Earth’s climate and atmosphere

Past climate extremes in the North (PACE)

Global change and the evolution and migration of Scots pine (GEMS)

Seasonality and frost hardiness of northern plants under global change and environmental stress

Contested environmental strategies in Sápmi and Nenetsia

Toward eco-efficient use of resources in chemical industry: Separation technologies for waste minimization

Contact person
Programme director, docent Kari Strand