At The Western Norway Research Institute (WNRI) in Sogndal, Norway—a picturesque fjord village in the heart of the country’s majestic fjordland—researchers are transforming how climate data is shared and understood.
Visualizing Climate Data for Policymakers
A key part of their work supports Norsk Klimamonitor , a platform that visualizes climate research for policymakers working in areas including cities and counties. Through everviz, they create interactive charts that make complex research accessible to decision-makers.
Building Charts for Climate Reports
Torbjørn Selseng, a PhD student at WNRI, builds charts for the Climate Monitor project.
“None of us know how to code to create charts. everviz gives us the shortcuts we need to easily distribute complex research data in a clear and understandable way,” says Selseng.
The Broader Impact of everviz for Researchers
Selseng highlights the broader impact of tools like everviz for the researchers communicating their data:
“We’re researchers. Our skills are not in communicating with the broader public. That’s where tools like everviz really help. The interactive charts we create in seconds help us make our research more accessible to the average reader who wants more information about the climate adaptation efforts in society.”
By combining robust research with user-friendly visualization tools, WNRI ensures that critical insights on climate action can be effectively communicated, empowering policymakers and the public to direct meaningful action to the most pressing climate challenges.
Selseng also appreciates the support he gets from the everviz team. “They are always fast with a resolution if I need help with something,” he explains.
