The Nansen Legacy focuses on complex interdisciplinary interactions involving broad temporal and spatial scales. The questions addressed are of such complexity and width that no research team can answer alone. Therefore, the Nansen Legacy endeavors integration and tight cooperation with other Arctic scientists and projects.

Affiliated researchers work directly with samples and data taken during Nansen Legacy cruises in close cooperation with Nansen Legacy researchers. They often fill gaps of expertise or increase capasity in the Nansen Legacy team, and hence are important partners who’s knowledge and time is highly valued.

The Nansen Legacy collaborates with other Arctic research projects on data collection, data sharing and analyses. This strengthen national and international synergy and an active pan-Arctic integration of the Nansen Legacy.