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FNI is an independent foundation engaged in research on international environmental, energy and resource management politics.

Fridtjof Nansen InstituteWithin this framework the institute's research is mainly grouped around six focal points:
   Global governance and sustainable development
   Law of the Sea and marine affairs
   Biodiversity and biosafety
   Polar and Russian politics
   European energy and environmental politics
   Chinese energy and environmental politics

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FNI publications

Latest books

Jon Birger Skjærseth and Per Ove Eikeland: Corporate Responses to EU Emissions Trading: Resistance, Innovation or Responsibility? Jon Birger Skjærseth and Per Ove Eikeland (eds)
Corporate Responses to EU Emissions Trading: Resistance, Innovation or Responsibility?
Farnham, Ashgate, 2013, 322 p.


Elin Lerum Boasson & Jørgen Wettestad: EU Environmental Policy Elin Lerum Boasson and Jørgen Wettestad
EU Climate Policy: Industry, Policy Interaction and External Environment
Farnham, Ashgate, 2013, 223 p.

Geir Hønneland: Borderland Russian Geir Hønneland
Borderland Russians: Identity, Narrative and International Relations
Revised, paperback version.
Basingstoke/New York, Palgrave Macmillan, 2013, 200 p.


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 Latest other research publications

Gabriel, Steven A., Arild Moe, Knut Einar Rosendahl and Marina Tsygankova, 'The Likelihood and Potential Implications of a Natural Gas Cartel'. In Roger Fouquet (ed), Handbook on Energy and Climate Change. Cheltenham (UK), Edward Elgar, 2013, pp. 86-102.

Skedsmo, Pål Wilter, Heidi Bade and Leiv Lunde. Doing Good by Doing Well? Statoil in Sub-Saharan Africa. Occasional Paper 2/2013. Oslo, Norwegian Church Aid, 2013, 30 p.

Andresen, Steinar, 'International Regime Effectiveness'. In R. Falkner (ed), The Handbook of Global Climate and Environment Policy, Oxford, Wiley-Blackwell, 2013, pp. 304-320.

Auld, Graeme and Lars H. Gulbrandsen. 'Private Regulation in Global Environmental Governance'. In R. Falkner (ed), The Handbook of Global Climate and Environment Policy, Oxford, Wiley-Blackwell, 2013, pp. 394-411.

Andresen, Steinar, 'Leadership and Climate Talks: Historical Lessons in Agenda Setting'. In G. Sjöstedt and A.M. Penetrante (eds), Climate Change Negotiations A Guide to Resolving Disputes and Facilitating Multilateral Cooperation, London/New York, Earthscan, 2013, pp. 148-169.

Moe, Arild, 'Norway and Russia: Neighbours with Strong Interests in the Arctic'. In Hooman Peimani (ed), Energy Security and Geopolitics in the Arctic. Singapore, World Scientific Publishing, 2013, pp. 127-163.


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 Latest commentary articles

Andersen, Regine and Tone Winge, 'Access and Benefit Sharing Agreement on Teff', Trade Insight, No 1, 2013, pp. 29-31.

Hønneland, Geir, 'Russerne miljømerkes' ('The Russians Get Certified'), Fiskeribladet Fiskaren, 19.04.2013. In Norwegian.

Hønneland, Geir, 'The Barents Sea – successful fisheries management', Baltic Rim Economies: Quarterly Review, No 2, 2013, p. 12.

Hønneland, Geir, 'Ta Barentshavet tilbake, Putin!' ('Take the Barents Sea Back, Putin!'), Nordlys, 25.03.2013. In Norwegian.

Hønneland, Geir, 'Meteoritten og Russland' ('The Meteorite and Russia'), Dagsavisen/Nye Meninger, 11.03.2013. In Norwegian.

Jevnaker, Torbjørg, 'Fornybar energi krever større markeder' ('Renewable Energy Requires Larger Markets'), Klima, 11.02.2013. In Norwegian.


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 Latest FNI News 

Doing Good by Doing Well?FNI Debates Statoil's Engagement in Africa
 (14.05.2013) Yesterday, the report Doing Good by Doing Well? Statoil in Sub-Saharan Africa was launched at Litteraturhuset in Oslo. The report, commissioned by the Norwegian Church Aid, has been written by FNI researchers Pål Wilter Skedsmo, Heidi Bade and Leiv Lunde.  More >



Photo: Andrew BowdenNorway's Protected Areas: Failing to Conserve Threatened Environments
 (26.04.2013) A 2009 reform is expected to mitigate local conflicts at the expense of long-term conservation.  More >


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 FNI in the media

'KN: Statoil må gjøre mer for folket' ('Norwegian Church Aid: Statoil Must Do More for the People'), Bistandsaktuelt, 13.05.2013. In Norwegian.

'Le Canada et la Russie arbitres de l’Arctique' (Canada and Russia Judges of the Arctic'), gb times, 13.05.2013. In French.

'China’s observer bid on agenda for upcoming Arctic summit', gb times, 08.05.2013.

'Kan man eie gener?' ('Can Genes Be Owned?'), GENialt, 07.05.2013. In Norwegian.

'China seeks observer status with the Arctic Council', BarentsObserver, 07.05.2013.

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Steinar Andresen, Elin Lerum Boasson and Geir Hønneland (eds): International Environmental Agreements: An Introduction
 FNI seeks Master's students
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Fridtjof Nansen Fridtjof Nansen and Polhøgda
 FNI is located at Polhøgda, outside Oslo, Norway. Polhøgda was the home of Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), famous Norwegian polar explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Nansen lived at Polhøgda from its completion in 1901 until his death in 1930. His grave is in the garden in front of the manor.



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