Nature transformed: Cumulative impact in the High North | VIN&VITEN på kveldsåpent museum

Climate change and human activities impact nature in the high North. The cumulative impact threatens biodiversity and challenges the coexistence of industry and local communities. A sustainable management of human activities in the high North must account for cumulative effects, but existing management regimes are poorly equipped to address the issue.

August 19 2026, representatives from the Fram Centre research program CLEAN will discuss the undergoing change in nature and the challenges and opportunities for sustainable management in Northern Norway. The presentations and panel debate will draw on the findings and outcomes from CLEAN on cumulative impact.

Language: English. Audience can comment/ask questions in Norwegian.

The event is part of the Wednesday at the Museum series, featuring extended opening hours and special events one evening each month at The Arctic University Museum. On the same evening, you are welcome to explore the exhibitions and take part in other activities happening throughout the museum.

TIME Wednesdays August 19 at 7pm

PLACE The museum cafe, The Arctic University Museum of Norway, Lars Thøringsveg 10

ENTRANCE Adults NOK 130,- / senior citizens and students NOK 100,-

UiT-students, children and youth under 18 years have free entrance.

The ticket provides access to the entire museum from 10 AM to 9 PM on the same day.

Do you visit the museum often? A Museum Pass (NOK 500) gives free admission for one year for you and one guest of your choice (you can bring a new guest for each visit, of you would like). The Museum Pass is valid for one year at the Arctic University Museum of Norway, the Polar Museum, and MS Polstjerna (open during the summer months).