This two-part overview provides information about fora, international organisations and networks for which the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science serves as the secretariat or in which it is invloved.
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FAF – The Forum for Arctic Research
Danish forum that supports coordination and cooperation between stakeholders within Arctic research.
AC – Arctic Council
An intergovernmental forum that promotes cooperation among the Arctic states and Indigenous People on matters such as sustainable development and environmental protection.
EPB – European Polar Board
A European organisation that strengthens the coordination of research and research infrastructure in the Arctic and Antarctic.
FARO – Forum of Arctic Research Operators
An International forum that strengthens cooperation and coordination on research infrastructure and logistical support for Arctic research.
GEM – Greenland Ecosystem Monitoring
A long-term monitoring programme that tracks climate and ecosystem changes in Greenland and supports research on climate change.
IASC – International Arctic Science Committee
An international scientific organisation that promotes and coordinates Arctic research cooperation across countries and scientific disciplines.
INTERACT – International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic
An international network of research stations that supports scientific research and provides access to research infrastructure across the Arctic and neighboring regions.
IAH – International Arctic Hub
A hub based in Nuuk that brings together researchers, public authorities, businesses, and local communities to strengthen collaboration on Arctic research.
ISAAFFIK – Arctic Gateway
A web-based platform that provides information on Arctic research, education, infrastructure, and logistics. Researchers and professionals working in Arctic research, education, logistics or infrastructure can apply for membership of ISAAFFIK, which is free of charcge.
SCAR – Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
An international scientific organisation that promotes and coordinates research in Antarctia.
UArctic – University of the Arctic
An international network of universities, research institutions and other organisations that collaborate on research and education in and about the Arctic.
Title: Senior Adviser
Email: hki@ufm.dk
Phone: +45 7231 8246
Title: Senior Advisor
Email: Ibp@ufm.dk
Phone: +45 72 31 80 74
