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Ny-Ålesund Research Station Newsletter
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Ny-Ålesund Research Station would like to inform the international research community about the following official Norwegian documents with relevance for researchers engaged in projects on Svalbard and in Ny-Ålesund; A new white paper on Svalbard, and Amendments to the Svalbard Environmental Protection Act. In addition, "Svalbardkartet" has been updated with information from the newly adopted Land Use Plan for Ny-Ålesund.
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New official Norwegian documents
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The White Paper to the Norwegian Parliament was published today, 31st May (as of yet only available in Norwegian, link to the white paper here. The importance of the work at Ny-Ålesund Research Station is underlined, and the Government states that the framework for, and the objectives of the research and higher education that is described in the Research Strategy for Ny-Ålesund Research Station will be continued.
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SVALBARD ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT
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The Svalbard Environmental Protection Act has been amended to strengthen protection for polar bears and seabirds. Key changes include a 300-meter distance requirement for polar bears (500 meters 1st March - 30th June). The distance requirement does not apply in inhabited areas, or to people staying in research stations, cabins, tents, or similar facilities. Furthermore, the act introduces a ban on drone use near bird cliffs 1st April to 31st August, but it will be possible to apply for an exemption from the rule for research purposes. These amendments aim to minimise human disturbance to wildlife, particularly during vulnerable seasons, and to maintain the pristine nature of Svalbard. The changes will come into effect on 1st January 2025, for more information see this link. An official English translation of the revised Svalbard Environmental Protection Act will be available some time in the Autumn of 2024.)
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Unveiling the Mysteries of Arctic Phytoplankton's Response to Heatwaves
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Categories: Kongsfjorden system
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AWI has recently published an article in the journal Science Advances focusing on the phytoplankton response to heat waves in Kongsfjorden.
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European collaboration provides new insights into the warming and melting Svalbard snowpack
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As rain-on-snow induced melt events are becoming more frequent in Svalbard, PhD researcher Dorothea Moser, who is based at BAS and the University of Cambridge, collaborates with NPI and CNR-ISP colleagues to analyse the changes of snow structures and chemical signatures through flowing and refreezing meltwater.
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Events
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06.06.2024
Online Seminar exploring precipitation
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The Atmosphere Research Flagship Programme is hosting an online seminar on precipitation on Thursday, June 6th at 09:00 CEST.
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20.06.2024
Online Seminar exploring atmospheric models
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The Atmosphere Research Flagship Programme is hosting an online seminar on atmospheric models on Thursday, June 6th at 09:00 CEST.
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