Chinese Journal of Polar Research

Chinese Journal of Polar Research ›› 2026, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (3): 494-500.DOI: 10.13679/j.jdyj.20240100

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Introduction to the Ny-Ålesund flagship projects and research sharing platform

XU Kaizhong1,2, JIANG Bohui1,2, CHEN Liulin1,2, MA Hongmei1,2   

  1. 1Polar Research Institute of China, Shanghai 200136, China;
    2Arctic Yellow River Earth System National Observation and Research Station, Shanghai 201209, China
  • Received:2024-11-20 Revised:2025-03-21 Online:2026-09-30 Published:2026-10-22

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Abstract:

The Ny-Ålesund area in which China’s Arctic Yellow River Station is located is an international research community in Svalbard, Norway. To better carry out Chinese Arctic Research Expeditions and integrate more deeply into Ny-Ålesund’s flagship projects, it is necessary to systematically understand the local research and monitoring status, as well as the flagship project management in Ny-Ålesund. For these purposes, this paper reviewed the current situation and trends of the long-term monitoring activities, the plans of the flagship projects, the condition of infrastructure and shared research resources, and project management in Ny-Ålesund. It also discussed the impact of the adjustment of Ny-Ålesund’s local policies on Chinese Arctic Research Expeditions in recent years. The study was intended to support the selection of scientific research projects for China’s Arctic station and its integration with the Ny-Ålesund flagship projects.


Key words: Ny-?lesund, monitoring activity, flagship project management, dynamic state