CICERO

What CICERO does

CICERO Senter for klimaforskning (CICERO Center for International Climate and Environmental Research – Oslo) is Norway's foremost institute for interdisciplinary climate research, established by the Norwegian government in 1990 and now operating as an independent research foundation (forskningsstiftelse). The institute houses approximately 100 interdisciplinary researchers across eight research groups covering climate systems, atmospheric sciences, climate policy, climate economics, emission reductions, climate and health, and climate and nature risk, and contributes to IPCC assessment reports (six researchers selected for AR7, 25+ contributors since 1992).

The institute's core technology asset is the OsloCTM chemical transport model (now in its third version), co-developed with the University of Oslo, used for studying gases, aerosols, and clouds in the climate system. Beyond modeling, CICERO delivers a portfolio of professional research services: commissioned research (Oppdragsforskning), advisory services (Rådgiving), process leadership/facilitation (Prosessledelse), training courses (Kurs), quantitative data and analysis (Tall og analyse), and educational programs (CICERO Skole). Public-facing knowledge products include the monthly Klima magazine/newsletter and Klimafakta fact articles.

CICERO generates revenue primarily through commissioned research contracts and multi-year framework agreements with Norwegian government ministries (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Climate and Environment Department), municipalities, EU institutions, and international organizations. Pricing is set via framework agreements and project contracts rather than published pricing; the institute secured a new 2026–2030 framework agreement with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in May 2026 valued at approximately 5 million NOK over four years. Distribution occurs through direct government sales, peer-reviewed publications, and international climate forums (UNFCCC, IPCC).

Name

CICERO

Legal name

CICERO Senter for klimaforskning

Website

https://cicero.oslo.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CICERO is Norway's leading independent interdisciplinary climate research institute, providing commissioned research, advisory, and policy analysis to government ministries, municipalities, EU bodies, and international organizations, with proprietary tools including the OsloCTM climate model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Research and Advisory Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

akta.pro primary industry

Science, Technology & Innovation Administration (National R&D Policy) (BPAIAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA), Democratic Governance & Public Administration Reform (BPADAGAJ)

Keywords

• Climate research
• Climate policy analysis
• Environmental research
• Climate advisory services
• Atmospheric modeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commissioned Research (Oppdragsforskning): CICERO generates revenue primarily through commissioned research contracts with government ministries, municipalities, EU institutions, and international organizations. The institution operates under framework agreements and direct project contracts.
2. Framework Agreement with Ministry of Foreign Affairs: CICERO secured a framework agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) for 2026-2030 within Framework Contract 5: Climate, oceans, environment, food systems, green energy. Worth approximately 5 million NOK over four years.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CICERO is an independent Norwegian research foundation that conducts interdisciplinary climate research and delivers commissioned research, advisory, process facilitation, training, and data analysis services. It serves government ministries, municipalities, EU institutions, and international organizations through framework agreements and project-based contracts, while also publishing public-facing knowledge products such as Magasinet Klima and Klimafakta.

Product overview

CICERO Senter for klimaforskning is Norway's leading institute for interdisciplinary climate research, operating as a research foundation established in 1990 by the Norwegian government. CICERO offers a portfolio of services including commissioned research (Oppdragsforskning), advisory consulting (Rådgiving), process facilitation (Prosessledelse), educational programs (CICERO Skole and Kurs), and data/analysis (Tall og analyse). These are delivered through framework agreements with government bodies including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Climate and Environment, and the Technical Calculation Committee for Climate. CICERO also publishes Magasinet Klima (a monthly newsletter) and Klimafakta (fact articles) as public-facing knowledge products. The institute houses eight research groups covering climate systems, atmospheric research, climate policy, climate economics, emission reductions, climate and health, and climate and nature risk. CICERO is not a software or SaaS product company; its offerings are professional research, advisory, and educational services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oppdragsforskning (Contract Research) Commissioned research services for government agencies and private organizations, producing targeted studies and analysis on climate, energy, and environmental topics under framework agreements.
• Rådgiving (Advisory Services) Advisory services for public and private sector clients, including climate budget development, policy guidance, and strategic consulting on climate transition.
• Prosessledelse (Process Leadership) Facilitation and process leadership services to guide organizations and stakeholders through climate transition planning and multi-actor processes.
• Kurs (Courses) Training courses for municipal leadership and other professionals, covering climate policy, adaptation, and transition topics.
• Tall og analyse (Data and Analysis) Quantitative data analysis services providing climate statistics, emissions data, and analytical tools for policy and decision-making support.
• CICERO Skole Teaching programs and educational materials for schools, providing climate knowledge and curriculum resources for students and educators.
• Magasinet Klima (Klima Magazine) CICERO's monthly newsletter featuring climate topics illuminated from various perspectives by the institute's own researchers, serving as a communication and outreach product.
• Klimafakta (Climate Facts) Fact-based articles on current climate topics, including the greenhouse effect, heat waves, international climate policy, the Paris Agreement, and climate solutions, providing accessible climate knowledge to the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 researchers contributed to IPCC AR6, with 25+ researchers having contributed to IPCC reports since 1992

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• India Water FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2026India Water Foundation partnered with CICERO and AKO Foundation to convene a High-Level Policy Dialogue on water security at SB64 in Bonn, Germany, promoting the concept of 'water transversality' for embedding water considerations across climate strategies, development planning, biodiversity, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure.
• AKO FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2026AKO Foundation co-convened with India Water Foundation and CICERO a High-Level Policy Dialogue on water security at SB64 Bonn, calling for integrated governance approaches and cross-sector partnerships.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CICERO won the framework agreement with UD for climate, oceans, environment, food systems, and green energy research for 2026-2030. UD stated 'CICERO offers an extremely comprehensive and relevant research environment.' Worth approximately 5 million NOK over four years.
• Norsk senter for havrett (NCLOS) ved UiTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the consortium for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs framework agreement.
• Norsk institutt for vannforskning (NIVA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the consortium for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs framework agreement.
• Norsk institutt for naturforskning (NINA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the consortium for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs framework agreement.
• Vista AnalyseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubcontractor in the consortium for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs framework agreement.
• Climate and Environment Department (KLD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCICERO coordinates the framework agreement for climate and environmental knowledge for the Ministry of Climate and Environment, collaborating with several large knowledge environments.
• Teknisk beregningsutvalg for klima (Technical Calculation Committee)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCICERO partnered with Menon Economics, Ruralis, and NIBIO in a framework agreement for expert assistance to the Technical Calculation Committee for Climate.
• GRID-ArendalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCICERO holds events during Arendalsuka at the premises of GRID-Arendal at Teaterplassen 3 in Arendal.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ciceroklima
• Facebookfacebook.com/CICEROsenterforklimaforskning
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cicero---center-for-international-climate-and-environmental-research-oslo
• Instagraminstagram.com/klimaforskerne
• Xx.com/CICERO_klima

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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