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Documents and publications

8 May 2024

Sea-level rise and extremes in Norway

This report describes how the sea is expected to rise along the Norwegian coast towards the middle and end of this century, and further towards the year 2300.

Documents and publications

16 January 2024

Mapping the governance of sea level changes in Denmark, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom

The report seeks to provide an overview and insight into how Denmark, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom (UK) navigate and manage sea level changes.

Cover and source: Global Earthquake Model Foundation

Documents and publications

24 October 2023

Norway seismic risk profile

This seismic risk profile of Norway, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.

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20 October 2023

A tsunami could wipe this Norwegian town off the map. Why isn’t everyone leaving?

Within decades or even months, a 300-foot wave could swallow this idyllic village. Here’s how they’re preparing.

National Geographic Society

Documents and publications

2 October 2023

The future of volunteers in disaster preparedness and emergency response

The outcome of a two-year research project with the Norwegian Institute for Social Research, the report investigates local capacity to manage disaster risk and emergencies in Norway.

Documents and publications

20 September 2023

The geography of future climate risk

This interactive report presents the first comprehensive climate ranking of all Norwegian municipalities comparing data on expected climate and societal changes with actions the municipalities are taking to adapt to climate change.