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Presence of microplastics in European shag faeces identified for the first time
1. November 2024

The first quantitative assessment of microplastics in seabird faeces in Northern Europe shows presence of microplastics in European shag (Gulosus aristotelis) chicks. This provides valuable baseline information and confirms that minimal-invasive sampling of faeces for plastic monitoring in seabirds is possible.

Developing global indicators with data from Norway
29. October 2024

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework headline indicator “Services Provided by Ecosystems (B.1)” has been tested using data from six countries and regions including Norway. Working on behalf of the CBD AHTEG on indicators, the results are now published.

The Arctic Coastal Ocean is strongly affected by climate change - but overlooked in climate models
15. October 2024

Climate change has a much greater impact on Arctic coastal areas than on terrestrial areas or the open ocean, new research finds. Multiple climatic drivers increase pace and consequences of ecosystem change in the Arctic Coastal Ocean. Experts conclude that the changes are almost impossible to halt.

Restoring coastal ecosystems in the high Arctic
15. October 2024

Left as is this, coastal stretch in Longyearbyen is likely to be washed away by the waves in the foreseeable future. However, with simple measures the area can be transformed into a recreational site for the locals, a refuge for marine life and simultaneously serve as effective mitigation against coastal erosion, and set a pioneering example for the rest of the Arctic.

The second call from The Nordic Board for Wildlife Research for 2024 is now open
9. October 2024

The Nordic Board for Wildlife Research (NKV) has announced its second 2024 open call. Head over to The Nordic Board for Wildlife Research website to apply for funding. You can apply for funding for workshops (organization or attendance), symposia (organization or attendance), visits to researchers in other countries, networks, and networking activities as well as scientific courses.

The world’s foremost experts on peatmoss met in Trondheim to inspire future restoration and conservation efforts
4. October 2024

In September, 53 leading experts from 3 continents met to share and build expertise on Sphagnum, the world’s most important peat building plant genus, and gain momentum for global conservation and restoration efforts.

Fishing gear entangle Norway’s protected cold-water corals
3. October 2024

The protected and slow-growing cold-water corals in the fjords of Norway are entangled in fishing gear. Worrying, say experts, as more or less all areas are impacted by fishing.

Experts to map human developments in protected waterways in Norway
2. October 2024

Roads, agriculture and micro power stations have been legally established in protected waterways throughout Norway. Now, on behalf of the national water resources and energy authority, NINA experts will map the magnitude of these developments and how much intact nature ​​we have left in our protected waterways.

New collaboration between nature research and business sector
1. October 2024

The Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) and the business sector’s climate change initiative signs new collaboration agreement to develop solutions with nature and sustainability at the core.

Norway’s new national biodiversity strategy and action plan presented – initial views from NINA
27. September 2024

We have eagerly awaited the presentation of Norway’s new national biodiversity strategy and action plan (NBSAP). However, NINA believes that much is missing if Norway aims to achieve the ambitious and knowledge-based targets in the Global Biodiversity Framework adopted in Montreal.

Conserving Norway's Endangered Arctic Foxes
24. September 2024

Saving the species, one captive-born fox at a time.

Detecting bird sounds across the globe to deliver reliable biodiversity insights
23. September 2024

With data from Norway, Brazil, Taiwan and Costa Rica, a team of researchers show that large-scale monitoring of avian vocalization can deliver immediate applied impact. The results are now published in PNAS.

Modelling tool reveals causes of decline in great black-backs
17. September 2024

By using a combination of different modelling techniques, researchers in SEAPOP have gained detailed insights into how environmental pollutants and climate change may affect the black-backed gull population on Hornøya, both directly and indirectly.

Norway's wild reindeer struggle to reproduce
5. September 2024

The wild reindeer in Norway are struggling to reproduce. Never before have so few calves been counted in Knutshø, one of the wild reindeer areas. And the trend is negative in many areas – a reason for great concern.

Restored mine becomes world heritage
29. August 2024

Fjords and glaciers in the Svalbard archipelago in the High Arctic have been included in the list of geological landmarks of great importance for understanding Earth's history. The nature restoration of Svea mine and surrounding areas did the trick.  

New comprehensive knowledge map of land use change effects – a guide to future research
13. August 2024

Researchers have reviewed all existing literature on effects of land use change on biodiversity and ecosystem services in Norway. The results are presented as a knowledge map, a valuable tool for prioritizing future knowledge needs. 

Hunting for the sound of untouched nature
7. August 2024

Which sounds are important for our experience of nature? Researchers now map the quality of soundscapes in Norway's national parks, as part of the Sounds Like Norway project. 

Antarctic-wide survey of plant life to aid conservation efforts
6. August 2024

The first continent-wide mapping study of plant life across Antarctica reveals growth in previously uncharted areas and is set to inform conservation measures across the region.

Success for the endangered Arctic fox captive breeding program
18. July 2024

Following two lean years at the Arctic fox captive breeding station at Sæterfjellet, Norway, six out of seven breeding pairs have a total of 34 pups. An uplifting success story.

Researchers map the world’s fungi with airborne DNA
10. July 2024

Quick and cost-effective mapping of biodiversity have been invisible, and yet right under our noses. The results are now published in Nature.

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