Environmental News Network - Britain’s Arctic Research Station Celebrates 30 Years of Science and Monitoring Climate Change

Details: By British Antarctic Survey; 28.Sep

The Arctic Station in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard in Norway, the UK’s permanent Arctic research facility, celebrates its 30 years anniversary this week (Tuesday 28 September) as it continues to undertake critical research into how climate change is impacting the pristine environment; with the Arctic warming three times faster than the rest of the world.

Julie Swatson

The Arctic Station in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard in Norway, the UK’s permanent Arctic research facility, celebrates its 30 years anniversary this week (Tuesday 28 September) as it continues to undertake critical research into how climate change is impacting the pristine environment; with the Arctic warming three times faster than the rest of the world.

The Arctic Station is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and operated by British Antarctic Survey (BAS); it was formally established in September 1991. This week marks its 30th birthday, beginning a year-long celebration of crucial science, innovation and outreach, at a critical time when Arctic science has never been more important on the eve of the COP 26 climate change conference in Glasgow in November.

The Arctic is experiencing climatic warming three times faster than the rate of the rest of the world. Average temperatures in Svalbard are increasing by 4°C in the three decades since the Station was established, the local area and its wildlife are experiencing rapid changes.

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Britain’s Arctic Research Station Celebrates 30 Years of Science and Monitoring Climate Change