Norway

ESSO-MoES, India through a cluster of organizations under its umbrella, conducts research in the various fields of earth system science and translate the same into societal benefit. In order to undertake research in frontier areas having larger societal relevance like monsoon research and climate change, earthquake hazards, polar research and various other fields of Earth System Science which have a direct socio-economic impact on society, ESSO-MoES regularly engages with various international organizations for collaborative research activities which are mutually beneficial. Research Council of Norway (RCN), Norway is a national strategic and funding agency for research activities and a chief source of advice on and input into research policy for the Norwegian Government, the central government administration and the overall research community. The Research Council  works actively to encourage international research cooperation. The Research Council serves as an advisory body on research policy issues, identifies research needs, recommends national priorities and translates national research policy objectives into action.