Nomination details:
Associate Professor Louise Chavarie, MSci Ellie Ward, Professor Darren Gröcke, and Guttorm Christensen are working on the Ecological Gold Rush project which focuses on understanding the northward expansion of Atlantic and pink salmon into the Arctic, particularly in Svalbard's fjords and rivers, driven by climate change-induced habitat changes. Collaborating with local stakeholders, the project will utilise genomic and trophic ecology analyses to investigate the adaptive capacities of these species, informing management policies to mitigate invasive species' impacts. Led by experts from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and Durham University, the project promises to advance scientific understanding and support sustainable fisheries management in the Arctic.
See the full list of shortlisted nominees and their ideas here
The Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award provides high-level recognition for innovative ideas that transform knowledge into action to help address the impacts of climate change in the Arctic. The prize comes with a 100,000 euro unrestricted grant that is intended to help develop the ideas through outreach, engagement, and communication.
The fourth Award will be announced at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík on October 18, 2024. The Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award is a collaboration between Arctic Circle and UArctic.