GRID-Arendal

Founded in 1989, GRID-Arendal is a non-governmental organisation based in Arendal, Norway working on environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation, science & research +2 more.

GRID-Arendal is a non-profit environmental organisation established in 1989 under a mandate from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Norwegian government. It is based in Arendal, Norway, and works internationally. The organisation turns scientific knowledge into stories, maps, graphics, tools and actionable insights, and builds capacity in communities and institutions. Its work covers the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, with programmes on blue carbon, marine litter and plastics, circular economy, waste management, informal recycling, marine and coastal ecosystems, mountains and glaciers, and environmental conflict. It serves as an intermediary between science and policy, collaborating with UNEP, the Norwegian government, governments, communities, researchers and funders. It also trains journalists to report on environmental issues and publishes free-to-use photos, videos and graphics.