Sunstone Institute
Over a thousand years ago, intrepid seafarers journeyed from Iceland, relying on a remarkable tool called a “sólarsteinn”, or sunstone in English, to navigate the vast, cloud-covered ocean. This transparent stone, believed to reveal the sun’s position on overcast days, represented the cutting edge of technology, enabling them to reach new shores and explore the unknown.
Today, Sunstone Institute carries on that spirit of exploration, harnessing the power of modern technology to navigate the complex challenges facing humanity. As a philanthropically funded research institute based in Oslo, we are building a team of passionate data scientists driven to make a positive impact on the world.
What sets us apart are the questions we ask
- Asking the right questions: We delve into critical issues, seeking deeper understanding and uncovering hidden truths.
- Illuminating global challenges: Our mission is to “show the world how it truly is, and inspire action everywhere” through data-driven insights and compelling narratives.
- Quantifying the unknown: In a world of uncertainty, we provide clarity by quantifying, organizing, and visualizing threats to humanity across key areas:
- Environment and climate change
- Conflicts and peacebuilding
- Global health challenges
- Education resilience issues
- Democracy and governance
- Empowering decision-makers: We provide decision-makers and the public with the facts, insights, and data needed to navigate a complex world and make better decisions.
Harnessing the Power of Technology:
Like the Vikings with their sunstone, we utilize the most advanced technologies available – artificial intelligence and machine learning – to achieve our goals. These tools enable us to analyze vast amounts of data, uncover hidden patterns, and generate insights that were unimaginable just a few years ago.
Follow us on this journey of discovery. Together, we can chart a course towards a brighter future.
Sunstone fellows
To deepen our understanding and enrich our perspectives, we collaborate with a network of distinguished experts – the Sunstone Fellows. These are accomplished academics with decades of experience and a proven track record of impactful contributions in their respective fields.
We seek individuals with deep expertise in areas crucial to our mission, including Environment and Climate Change, Education, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding, Democracy and Governance, and Global Health.
Collaborating with Leading Experts to Illuminate Global Challenges
Join the Sunstone Community
Become part of a growing community dedicated to understanding and addressing global challenges. Join the Sunstone Community to Stay informed, Contribute your knowledge, and Shape the future.
Read the Sunstone Stories
At Sunstone Institute, our mission is to “show the world how it really is, and inspire action everywhere”.
We achieve this by Curating and analyzing factual data on critical challenges facing humanity and the planet, Storytelling with impact, and Focusing on key areas like environment and climate change.
We believe that by shedding light on the truth, we can empower individuals, communities, and decision-makers to create positive change. Follow our journey by joining our Sunstone Community as we unveil impactful insights and inspire action in the months and years to come.
Sunstone Stories make complex issues accessible and engaging.
About us
The Viking Sunstone, a legendary navigational tool said to help seafarers determine the position of the sun on overcast days, can serve as an inspiring metaphor in today’s complex world of data and information. In this modern context, the Sunstone concept could be adapted to navigate the “unknown territories” of uncertainties using data, AI, and geospatial satellite information.
In close cooperation with the RadicaLab Foundation, the Sunstone Institute will navigate the “unknown territories” of uncertainties using data, AI, and geospatial satellite information to gather information and present it to decision makers.