About GRID-Arendal

GRID-Arendal was established in 1989 to support environmentally sustainable development by working with UN Environment and other partners. We communicate environmental knowledge that strengthens management capacity and motivates decision-makers to act. We transform environmental data into credible, science-based information products, delivered through innovative communication tools and capacity building services. Our vision is a society that understands, values and protects the environment on which it depends.

GRID-Arendal Organogram 2017

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Programmes

Africa

This programme promotes the need to value and protect Africa’s natural resource base

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Blue Carbon

This programme advances innovative nature-based coastal and marine climate solutions.

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Communication and Outreach

Through a variety of products, tools and activities, GRID-Arendal meets new communication challenges by clearly and openly communicating ...

In progress Programme

Ecosystems, Economies and Sustainable Development

Developing ways to capture the fundamental role of healthy ecosystems for social and economic development.

In progress Programme

Environmental Crime

Environmental crime is a global threat to the security, economy, environment and sustainable development.

In progress Programme

Ocean Governance and Geological Resources

This programme encourages innovative thinking about how marine resources are used and managed in Africa and the Pacific.

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Polar and Mountain Environments

The polar and high mountains are the planet’s barometers, telling us a great deal about the present and future effects of climate change.

In progress Programme

State of the Environment and Spatial Planning

This programme supports the assessment of the environment and promotes improved governance of human activities impacting the environment

In progress Programme

Staff

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Administration Team
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Consultants & Interns

Peter Harris

Managing Director

Mona Edvardsen

Finance and Project Controller

History

GRID-Arendal was established in 1989 through agreement between the UN Environment and the Norwegian Ministry, a result of the Environment World Commission on Environment and Development (Brundtland Commission). GRID-Arendal is a foundation under Norwegian law. In 2001, GRID-Arendal was designated an official UNEP Centre. A new framework agreement was signed with UNEP in 2014 that renewed cooperation targeting polar regions, marine environment, communications and outreach, environmental assessments and capacity building in developing states.

Board

The Chair and members of GRID-Arendal's Board are appointed by the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment for a period of three years.

Annual Reports

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Ahead of the Curve

Annual Report 2016

1 year ago Annual Report

Stories and Solutions

GRID-Arendal Annual Report 2015

2 years ago Annual Report

25 years - Building on success

GRID-Arendal Annual report 2014

3 years ago Annual Report

Contact Us

GRID-Arendal
A Centre Collaborating with UN Environment
Telephone: +47 47 64 45 55
Fax: +47 37 03 50 50
Org #: 977182697MVA
E-mail: grid@grida.no

Visiting address:
Teaterplassen 3
N-4836 Arendal
Norway

Mailing address:
GRID-Arendal
P.O. Box 183
N-4802 Arendal
Norway

For inquiries in North America, please contact:

Tiina Kurvits

Phone: +1 (613) 262-3395

Email: tiina.kurvits@grida.no