Norwegian-Chinese cooperation on Polar research
The Norwegian Polar Institute and the Polar Institute of China have concluded an agreement on cooperation on Polar research.
The two organizations are going to cooperate on scientific research of glaciers, sea ice and organization of research mission to the Arctic.
- China will contribute with advanced instruments and laboratories. In addition, they are building a research center and a new ice class research vessel, says Director of the Norwegian Polar Institute Jan-Gunnar Winther to NRK.
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According to the agreement, the two institutes will strengthen communication and exchange of information. The Chinese Polar researchers are also interested in enhanced cooperation with Norwegian scientists on Svalbard.
