NILU – Norwegian Institute for Air Research is an independent, nonprofit institution established in 1969. Through its research NILU increases the understanding of processes and effects of climate change, of the composition of the atmosphere, of air quality and of hazardous substances. Based on its research, NILU markets integrated services and products within the analytical, monitoring and consulting sectors. NILU is concerned with increasing public awareness about climate change and environmental pollution. NILU’s near 200 researchers, technicians and other experts are primarily commissioned by the Research Council of Norway and by Norwegian and international industry and government agencies. The institute takes an active part in the EU’s research programs.

NILU topics
• Atmospheric composition
• Green house gases and climate forcing agents
• Ozone-layer depletion and UV radiation
• Long-range transport of air pollution
• Urban and industrial pollution
• Aerosol and particulate matter
• Chemicals and their environmental effects
• Health-effect studies
• Environmental impacts and economics

NILU monitors climate change, global air quality and air pollution transport pathways via observatories in Norway (Birkenes and ALOMAR – Andøya), in the Arctic (Svalbard, Zeppelin) and in Antarctica (Troll). NILU’s observatories supply researchers all over the world with important data on a wide spectrum of pollutants, climate gases and climate forcing agents. NILU offers a wide range of services and products to customers on both a national and international level, including air quality monitoring and chemical analysis services: