Norwegian Meteorological Institute | Meteorologisk institutt
Environmental ServicesOslo, Norway201-500 Employees
The Norwegian Meteorological Institute (Meteorologisk institutt) is an environmental services organization headquartered in Oslo, Norway, employing about 201-500 people. It provides weather forecasts, monitors climate, and conducts research, with a history dating back to 1866 and a longstanding role in the development of meteorology, now maintaining an international profile in environmental expertise. The institute collects, manages, analyzes, and presents weather and climate data for diverse users, handling data from collection through analysis to presentation. It develops and delivers services including ensuring rescue helicopter safety, using climate data for the dimensioning of Norway, and operating the Yr weather service for everyday life domestically and internationally. Its core purpose is to protect life and property.