About the Journal

Focus and Scope

The Polhavet Arctic Ocean 2050 Report Series was established to provide a citable publication outlet for documents produced within the Polhavet / Arctic Ocean 2050 research programme. The series contains core documents such as the Science plan, Implementation plans, Communication plan and Data Management plan, as well as cruise reports and sampling protocols, workshops reports, annual reports and other publications of relevance to the programme. Cruise reports and methodological documents provide important context and documentation for openly accessible datasets generated through the programme.

Polhavet / Arctic Ocean 2050 brings together 18 Norwegian research institutions in a major interdisciplinary collaboration aimed at strengthening Norway’s knowledge base and strategic capacity in a rapidly changing Arctic Ocean. The programme seeks to improve our understanding of the present-day Arctic Ocean and its future trajectories towards 2050, while developing the knowledge needed for future management, sustainable use, and a safe and secure region. Running from 2026–2035, the programme combines basic research, applied science, and innovation – offering unique opportunities for professional development and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The programme focuses on processes within the central Arctic Ocean, its interactions with the surrounding seas, and how these dynamics connect to broader climatic and geopolitical systems. Field activities will primarily take place in the Eurasian Basin, between Fram Strait and the North Pole, as well as including the adjacent continental slopes. Pan-Arctic perspectives are supported through remote sensing, research on broader societal and political drivers, modelling tools that encompass the entire Arctic Ocean, and extensive international research collaboration.

No Peer Review

The reports in the series are not peer reviewed.

Publication Frequency

Open Access Policy

The report series supports the programme's commitment to openness, knowledge sharing, and the long-term accessibility of research outputs, methods, operational experience, and associated datasets. In line with these principles, all content is made immediately and freely available to readers, supporting a broader exchange of knowledge and the reuse of programme results.

Sponsors

The journal belongs to UiT The Arctic University of Norway and is published by Septentrio Academic Publishing, an Open Access publishing service at the University Library of Tromsø.