Network of Arctic Researchers, Ireland (NARI)

NARI is a platform for Irish based researchers to enhance their interdisciplinary collaborative efforts at a national and international level and promote their scientific activities linked to the Arctic. The network provides objective and independent scientific advice on issues of science in the Arctic and communicates scientific information to the public and policy. Furthermore, the network strives to promote and involve the next generation of scientists working in the Arctic and seeks polar cooperation through interaction with other relevant science organizations.

The activities by members is showcased within three main working groups structured around Marine, Terrestrial, and Humanities & Social Sciences research agendas that share the main objectives of the Arctic Council and the International Arctic Science Committee. This will facilitate national and international collaborative efforts and provide thematic platforms for policy makers and the public to contact relevant experts.

As of 2024 NARI is composed of over 60 members from over 10 Universities across Ireland including University College Cork, Trinity College Dublin and the University of Galway. Our members produce valuable Arctic relevant research on diverse topics including the broad categories of oceanography, climate modelling, ecology, geology, political science and anthropology. Through providing a platform for collaboration, NARI aims to act as a bridge between quality scientific research and policy on important topics contained within Arctic research.