Norwegian Research Centre
R&D Institution
Bergen, NorwayAbout
NORCE is an independent research institute that conducts research for both public and private sectors, to facilitate informed and sustainable choices for the future. We deliver research and innovation in energy, health care, climate, the environment, society, and technology. Our solutions address key challenges for society and contribute to value creation on the local, national, and global levels. https://www.norceresearch.no/en/about-us
Land, ocean and water for climate action
1 (A) The ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus and marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) (A)Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE): biogeochemical and physiological responses and impacts on marine ecosystems1 (B) The ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus and marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR); Monitoring the global ocean for safe, verifiable and sustainable potential marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR)2 (A) The ocean-climate-biodiversity-people nexus; Ocean integrity at different emission scenarios: extreme events, slow onset events, cascading and tipping elements and ocean inertia2 (B) The ocean-climate-biodiversity-people nexus: uncovering safe operating space for safeguarding the integrity and health of the global ocean; Ocean integrity and health: current and emerging anthropogenic threats2 (C) The ocean-climate-biodiversity-people nexus: uncovering safe operating space for safeguarding the integrity and health of the global ocean; Ocean integrity and health: Ocean Acidification (OA), Planetary Boundaries and SDG14.3.1
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
4 Large-scale in situ biodiversity observations for better understanding of biodiversity state, drivers of its decline and impacts of policies5 Assessing and modelling ecosystems’ dynamic processes to guide restoration activities and to improve models used for climate7 Integrated and coordinated approaches for coral reefs and associated ecosystems (mangroves and seagrass beds) conservation, restoration, and climate mitigation and adaptation8 Strengthening pathways to alternative socioeconomic models for continuous improvement of biodiversity
Clean environment and zero pollution
5 Cumulative impacts of marine pollution on marine organisms and ecosystems