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Last updated: December 2025

Polheim ("Polar Home")

The word Polheim translates roughly to “Home of the Pole” or “Polar Home.”

It was originally used by the legendary Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, who named his South Pole camp Polheim in 1911

A Platform for Arctic Climate and Sustainability

Polheim is more than a concept—it’s a bridge for fostering dialogue, collaboration, and action around Arctic climate and sustainability issues. Spearheaded by Hilde Fålun Strøm,

Polheim serves as a communications hub connecting local expertise, scientific research, and global audiences. It aims to inspire change through knowledge-sharing, creativity, and innovative solutions.

About Polheim

The essence of Polheim is to inspire action and understanding about the fragility of the Arctic and its global significance. The Arctic is warming at unprecedented rates, and Polheim serves as a platform to share firsthand observations, data, and stories about these changes.

Through collaborations with scientists, educators, and organizations, Hilde uses this project to amplify the message that what happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic—it impacts the entire planet.

Our Vision For Polheim

Polheim reflects Hilde’s deep commitment to bridging the gap between scientific research and public awareness, fostering a global sense of responsibility for these remote yet crucial ecosystems.

Whether through citizen science, educational outreach, or her vivid storytelling, Polheim is a call to action to preserve and protect the Arctic for future generations.

At Polheim, our vision is to be a beacon of inspiration and action for Arctic sustainability and climate awareness. We aim to create a vibrant communication platform that bridges science, art, and culture, fostering a deeper understanding of the Arctic's vital role in the global ecosystem.

Polheim aspires to:

Empower local and global communities with knowledge about the Arctic’s rapid climate changes.
Provide a space for collaboration between researchers, indigenous knowledge bearers, and leaders committed to sustainability.
Inspire action through storytelling, workshops, and innovative events that connect hearts and minds.

By uniting people and ideas, we hope to ensure that the Arctic, one of the planet's most fragile and significant regions, remains a place of life, learning, and shared responsibility for generations to come.

Activities at Polheim

Through innovative communication, creative collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability, Polheim invites everyone to be part of the solution.

Workshops & Seminars

Activities at Polheim

Hosting workshops and events on sustainability, climate adaptation, and Arctic issues to foster learning and discussion in Longyearbyen and beyond.

Creative Connections

Using art and culture to communicate the urgency of Arctic climate challenges in ways that resonate emotionally and inspire action.

Engaging Science Communication

Partnering with the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) to bring PhD students and researchers into direct conversations with locals, visitors, and journalists, breaking down barriers to accessible knowledge.

Community Initiatives

Organizing community-focused events like swap nights to promote sustainable practices and encourage local collaboration.

Positioned in one of the planet's most climate-sensitive regions, Polheim gathers firsthand data on the dramatic transformations happening in this icy frontier.

From monitoring shrinking glaciers and melting sea ice to tracking wildlife behavior and shifting weather patterns, the insights collected at Polheim are crucial for scientists and policymakers alike.

By sharing real-world observations of the Arctic’s fragility, it connects the dots between local changes and their global implications. The team at Polheim collaborates with international organizations, turning their findings into actionable knowledge for protecting the planet.

Contact Polheim / Hilde

Contact Polheim

Hilde Fålun Strøm

Longyearbyen, Svalbard

hilde@polheim.no

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