The Mission of Norway to the European Union is hosting the seminar Svalbard (Spitsbergen) - an international platform for Arctic research in the Residence Palace in Brussels on 27 November.
25.10.2007 :: 
The Svalbard archipelago offers unique opportunities for research on climate change, deep sea currents, biological diversity and the interaction between the sun and the earth. This, combined with state-of-the-art technological infrastructure and easy access, has made Svalbard a centre of excellence, attracting polar researchers from some 20 different countries.
The seminar will present the research opportunities at Svalbard to a wider public in the context of European research infrastructure and the International Polar Year.
Please find the program and other details here.