Publications
Our publications include more than traditional reports. They span formats such as StoryMaps, apps, photo essays and multimedia. Each one is designed to communicate complex environmental challenges in ways that are visual, engaging, and grounded in real-world impact.
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30 Years of Innovation and Excellence: GRID-Arendal Annual Report 2019
GRID-Arendal celebrated our 30th anniversary during a busy year in which we worked on more than 50 projects around the world.
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The Fate of Microplastic in Marine Sedimentary Environments: A Review and Synthesis
A review of 80 papers on microplastic (MP) particles in marine sediments found in different sedimentary environments.
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A Glossary of Terminology Used in Marine Biology, Ecology, and Geology
Glossary of almost 300 terms used in marine ecology and geology based on typical usage in our community. Encyclopedia of the World’s Biomes.
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Follow Sea Turtles in their Search for Greener Pastures
In celebration of World Sea Turtle Day, GRID-Arendal presents a StoryMap following the sea turtles’ 1,000-kilometre migration.
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Out of the Blue: The Value of Seagrasses to the Environment and to People
This report synthesizes current knowledge of seagrass ecosystems, highlights their importance and provides policy recommendations.
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Unsung Heroes of our Oceans
This Story Map is just one effort to raise awareness of the importance of seagrasses to the environment and to people that rely on them.
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Addressing Marine Plastics: A Roadmap to a Circular Economy
The roadmap provides the critical actions to develop a circular economy for plastics.
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Økonomisk forskning har stort sett ignorert Arktis og nordområdene
Neste år blir Arktisk råd 25 år. Organisasjonen, som startet som et miljøsamarbeid i 1991, har etter hvert blitt et vellykket samarbeid mellom de åtte arktiske landene: USA, Canada, Russland og de fem nordiske landene. Rådet har produsert mange viktige kunnskapsbaserte oversiktsrapporter om forhold i Arktis som har blitt viktige kunnskapsgrunnlag for både nasjonal, arktisk…
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Ecosystem-Based Integrated Ocean Management: A Framework for Sustainable Ocean Economy Development
Ecosystem-Based Integrated Ocean Management: A Framework for Sustainable Ocean Economy Development
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Caspian Sea: State of the Environment 2019
The Caspian Sea State of the Environment Report presents a sober diagnosis of the challenges faced by the Sea and its marine environment.
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Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystems Nexus Approach
The content of this story map largely draws from the experience gained under the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary…
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The Illegal Trade in Chemicals
Chemicals provide important benefits to society and play a vital role in the global economy, but they also carry risks for the environment..
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unea.marinelitter.no
The UN Environment Assembly (UNEA), the key global forum for discussing and agreeing on environmental issues….
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Elevating Mountains in the Post-2020: Global Biodiversity Framework 2.0
With the Aichi Biodiversity Targets coming to an end in 2020, the world is preparing for a new set of ambitious biodiversity targets …
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Global Tailings Dam Portal
This portal brings together all of the disclosures that mining companies have made about their tailings storage facilities.
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Blue Carbon Conservation in West Africa: A First Assessment of Feasibility
The loss of blue carbon ecosystems results in significant levels of carbon emissions and decreased supply of other ecosystem services. West Africa contains approximately 14% of the world’s mangrove area but despite 25% of coverage loss between 1980 and 2006, the region’s mangroves have not been well studied. This study aims to provide a first…
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Rare trees are disappearing as ‘wood pirates’ log Bolivian national parks
Spread too thin and threatened with violence, park authorities say they’re powerless to stop the onslaught.
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https://arcticpassion.eu
Website for Pan-Arctic Observing System of Systems Implementing Observations for Societal Needs (Arctic PASSION)
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Seafloor Geomorphology as Benthic Habitat (2nd Edition)
GeoHab Atlas of Seafloor Geomorphic Features and Benthic Habitats
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Droughts in the Anthropocene
This publication was produced as part of the digital interactive exhibition Droughts in the Anthropocene, prepared for the fortieth session
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Elevating Mountains in the Post-2020: Global Biodiversity Framework
This brief, highlights how mountains are important areas for the world’s biodiversity
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Gender and Waste Nexus: Experiences from Bhutan, Mongolia and Nepal
Waste, unwanted and discarded material, is a growing problem worldwide that concerns everyone.
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Norwegian Blue Forests Network (NBFN)
Highlights from the Norwegian Blue Forests Network in 2018
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Mysterious Ocean – Physical Processes and Geological Evolution
Bridges the gap between popular TV shows and textbooks on oceanography and marine geology
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GRID-Arendal: 30 Years of Making a Difference
Travel with us through the last 30 years looking at some of GRID-Arendal´s best bits.
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Raet Nasjonalpark: Hva Betyr Naturmiljøet i den Marine Nasjonalparken for oss Mennesker?
Raet nasjonalpark omfatter 607 kvadratkilometer men 98% av parken ligger under vann. Denne rapporten dykker ned i dypet og beskriver noen av
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Desktop Study on Marine Litter Including Microplastics in the Arctic
This Desktop Study improves our understanding of the status and impacts of marine litter, including microplastics, in the Arctic region.
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Controlling Transboundary Trade in Plastic Waste
Studies estimate that at most 9% of all plastic ever produced has been recycled, with an additional 12% incinerated, most of it only…