Four new years for Kikki Kleiven

Kikki Kleiven has made a significant impact with her clear voice on climate research in and global climate development in the Norwegian society. In today's world, research and the dissemination of its findings are particularly crucial.

"I am very pleased that Kikki Kleiven wishes to continue as director of the Bjerknes Centre in a new term position. Never before has the Bjerknes Centre's work and visibility in the public debate been more important than now", says Rebekka Borsch, the chair of the board at the Bjerknes Centre.

"Climate research is under pressure and direct attack in several countries, while we see increasingly serious consequences of climate change in the world. With Kikki at the helm, the center has grown and developed in several strategically important areas, in addition to her tremendous efforts to elevate climate research to decision-makers and in the media", says Borsch.

Kleiven has ambitions to dare more in the next four years. Both stimulate breadth and at the same time be prepared for the biggest breakthroughs to come where one least expects it. The Bjerknes Centre also has a unique position with stable funding.

"This enables us to further develop a research environment that has ripple effects nationally and internationally and that is visible and attractive. Our researchers are effective in bringing knowledge out into society, and I would like to encourage more of our researchers to contribute to the public debate. This is important for a safe and secure society, and it is knowledge that is increasingly needed as global temperatures rise and climate challenges grow", says Kleiven.