Heatwaves in the waters around Svalbard are occurring more often and lasting longer
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31.08.26
BCCR Seminar: Reduction of Silk Road exchange corresponds with a decrease in hydraulic output of major drylands rivers in northwest China
Dear all, The next BCCR Monday Seminar will be given by Li KangKang from Wuhan University, China. He will present his work on Reduction of Silk Road exchange corresponds with a decrease in hydraulic output of major drylands rivers in northwest China. The seminar will take place in the usual BCCR seminar room (4th floor of the West wing) at 11:00. We hope to see you there! Best regards, Fiona and Johannes
02.09.26
Stormtracks group meeting
Our first meeting will be on 02/09, same time (14:00 to 15:00 every Wednesday) and same room (U105 for most of the time).
18.09.26
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18.08.26
Science never takes a summer break
Summer may be a quieter time for many, but research at the Bjerknes Centre has certainly not stood still. From fieldwork and research cruises to conferences, new publications and scientific collaborations, our researchers have been busy both at home and abroad. Here are some of the research activity that has taken place over the past few months – a glimpse of what our scientists have been working on while many of us were enjoying the summer break.
09.07.26
Increase in Marine Heatwaves Around Svalbard
Heatwaves in the waters around Svalbard are occurring more often and lasting longer. Today’s heatwave is quickly becoming tomorrow’s normality.
18.06.26
Is Norway prepared for the future?
A new report raises questions about whether Norway is sufficiently prepared for the climate of the future—and what it will take to adapt in the best possible way.