Fridtjof Nansen was a man of many interests. This curiosity enabled him to gain important insights in many different areas. While he initially worked as a scientist in the field of biology, paving the way for important developments in neurology, his various expeditions in the North Atlantic later became very well known. He spared no challenge in his quest for new knowledge.
In later years of his life, he worked as a diplomat for Norway in London. He then became High Commissioner to the League of Nations and became involved in helping stateless refugees. The Nansen Pass, named after him, created a significant improvement for the people affected and earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 for his commitment to refugee aid.
So despite the great historical distance of his lifetime, he stands for sustainability, future viability, democracy and openness to the world in a special way as a symbol of our understanding of a good learning and school culture.