Ny-Ã…lesund Research Station at 79°N in the north-western part of Spitsbergen, Svalbard, is one of the world’s northernmost year-round research communities and provides researchers with a unique platform for natural science research and environmental monitoring in the high Arctic. While remote, it is easily accessible, and offers extensive research infrastructure.ÂÂ

International polar research in Ny-Ã…lesund has been facilitated by Norway for 60 years. Svalbard research is characterized by a high degree of international collaboration, and in Ny-Ã…lesund, more than 20 research institutions are engaged in long-term research and monitoring activities. In POLARIN, five institutions (AWI, CNR, IPEV, NERC and NPI) provide access to the facilities at Ny-Ã…lesund Research Station.  ÂÂ

The diverse international presence on site provides unique opportunities for collaboration. The research community has established four flagship programs which cover most of the research and monitoring projects and programs in Ny-Ã…lesund. The flagship programs have regular meetings and are open to all scientists. The flagship programs are arenas for contact, coordination and cooperation. For additional information about the four flagships, read more below.Â

At Ny-Ã…lesund Research Station, the company Kings Bay AS owns and leases out nearly all facilities to the on-site institutions and visiting scientists. Transportation (solely by plane), freight handling, accommodations, meals, polar bear safety courses and equipment, snowmobiles, and shared laboratory facilities are organized through Kings Bay. More information about the joint research infrastructures can be found here:https://nyalesundresearch.no/research-and-monitoring/infrastructure/.ÂÂ