Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, President of the World Meteorological Organization, visited Umeå University on August 2025, emphasizing the global significance of the university’s Arctic research. The visit highlighted strategic initiatives at Umeå University’s Arctic Centre, including studies in permafrost hydrology, space weather, ecosystem modeling, and indigenous livelihoods. Discussions underscored the importance of international collaboration for sustainable Arctic development and upcoming projects such as the International Polar Year 2032–33 and the Emirates Polar Research Programme.
Source: Umeå University
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