The Barents Institute will have a local focus on north-western Russia and the Barents region, however it will also work in conjunction with broader international research efforts.
The Institute’s research profile specializes in two fields; regional development and resource management. A major part of the research will be devoted to regional East-West relations as well as cross-border issues such as the environment. Another aim is to develop a comprehensive network between research facilities and institutions of higher learning worldwide.
- We have a lot of confidence that the Institute can be a source of inspiration and a resource for other regions that wish to strengthen their cooperative efforts, said Svein Helge Orheim, project manager for the newly opened research facility.