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Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Research institute in Bærum, Norway.

The Fridtjof Nansen Institute operates from Polhøgda mansion, conducting studies on environmental politics, energy management, and international resource allocation.

Established in 1958 as the Fridtjof Nansen Foundation, the institute inherited the mansion where Nobel Peace Prize laureate Fridtjof Nansen lived until 1930.

The institute maintains 30 to 40 researchers from diverse academic backgrounds, including political science, law, history, economics, and anthropology.

The facility coordinates international research projects, produces academic publications, and hosts conferences focusing on Arctic policies and environmental governance.

The grounds of Polhøgda contain the burial site of Fridtjof Nansen, connecting the physical location to the legacy of its namesake explorer.

GPS coordinates: 59.90564,10.63496

Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46

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