On April 18, 2018, Ole Arve Misund, Director of the Norwegian Polar Institute and two of his associates visited our institute. Deputy Director Wang Zongling, and representatives of the Division of International Cooperation and Communication, the Laboratory of Marine Physics and Remote Sensing, and the Laboratory of Marine Geology and Geophysics participated in the meeting. 

Deputy Director Wang Zongling extended warm welcome to the Norwegian delegation. He pointed out that the polar region plays an important role in global climate and environment changes. It is one of the research areas our institute emphasizes. As one of the main technology support units of the polar work of our country, our institute participated in many Antarctic and Arctic surveys, laid solid research foundation and attained good research achievements. We wish that this visit could promote the in-depth cooperation between us in areas including polar environment, climate change and its influence. Zheng Wei, Deputy Director of the Division of International Cooperation and Communication, introduced the history, organization structure, scientific research and the vision of future development of FIO, with the focus on our international joint research. Scientists from our institute introduced our marine physical and marine geological expedition and research, and showed our most recent research findings. 

Director Ole Arve Misund spoke highly of our international cooperation work and our expeditions in the Arctic. He introduced the business functions, organization structure, technology support and international cooperation projects of Norwegian Polar Institute and expressed expectation for in-depth cooperation. He sincerely invited scientists from our institute to visit Norwegian Polar Institute. Researcher Mats Granskog gave a detailed introduction to the long-term scientific research of Norwegian Polar Institute in the Antarctic and the Arctic and their most recent research findings. 

Both parties conducted in-depth exchanges in the areas of scientific research of interest to both parties, and expressed strong wishes for cooperation in areas including polar region expedition and climate change. We will conclude a memorandum of understanding on cooperation when we reach consensus in order to promote practical cooperation in polar scientific research. 

Norwegian Polar Institute is a scientific research institute directly under the Ministry of Climate and Environment of the Norwegian government. It was founded in 1928. Currently, it employs over 180 scientists and mainly engages in the Arctic and Antarctic scientific research, geographic information mapping and environmental monitoring. It provides advice and consultation in polar affairs for the Norwegian government and possesses an 11,000 metric tons polar research ship which will be put into use this year.