Publications

Publications

Annual Report 2024
 In 2024, the Norwegian Blue Forests Network (NBFN) advanced blue forest restoration and conservation knowledge through key initiatives, including the Tromsø conference, which brought together experts[...] Read more
Date: 11 April 2025
Annual Report 2023
 In 2023, the Norwegian Blue Forests Network launched the first ever global synthesis report on kelp forests, together with UNEP and GRID-Arendal. The network also produced the second annual overview o[...] Read more
Date: 25 March 2025
Tomorrow is World Seagrass Day – why should we care?
 To mark the third annual World Seagrass Day (1 March), we dive into this important habitat. Found in shallow coastal areas across the world, seagrass meadows may seem like unassuming habitats, but the[...] Read more
Date: 28 February 2025
The Norwegian Blue Forests Network (NBFN) unveiled the latest edition of its annual Top 10 Trends for Blue Forests report at its annual breakfast seminar in Oslo, 6 February 2025
 Spotlight on the Latest Trends Speakers from the Institute of Marine Research (IMR), GRID-Arendal, and the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) delivered presentations on the ten most signifi[...] Read more
Date: 26 February 2025
Top 10 Trends for Blue Forests 2024
 Top 10 Trends 2024 report   The Norwegian Blue Forests Network continues its annual tradition of gathering experts to highlight the year’s most significant trends in blue forest research, mana[...] Read more
Date: 11 February 2025
Top 10 Trends for Blue Forests 2023
 Top 10 Trends 2023 report   Continuing the tradition from last year, the Norwegian Blue Forest Network has gathered marine experts to assemble their joint overview of the greatest trends for blue[...] Read more
Date: 14 February 2024
The Kelp Industry: Opportunities, barriers & next steps
 THE KELP INDUSTRY: OPPORTUNITIES, BARRIERS, AND NEXT STEPS Authors: Sunniva Tangen Haldorsen (NIVA), Gunhild Borgersen (NIVA), Arne Duinker (IMR), Peter Haugan (IMR), Cecilie Wathne (Norwegian Blue Fo[...] Read more
Date: 10 August 2023
Seaweed, Kelp and Sustainable Food Production: Opportunities and barriers for the industry
 Arendalsuka 2023 event Seaweed, Kelp and Sustainable Food Production: Opportunities and barriers for the industry Wednesday, August 8th from 19:00 – 20:30 at the GRID-Arendal back garden Event will [...] Read more
Date: 06 July 2023
Norwegian Executive Summary of Into the Blue: Securing a Sustainable Future for Kelp Forests
 Norwegian Executive Summary of Into the Blue: Securing a Sustainable Future for Kelp Forests Into the Blue: Securing a Sustainable Future for Kelp Forests global synthesis report is the most comprehen[...] Read more
Date: 30 May 2023
NFBN Spring 2023 Newsletter
 NBFN SPRING 2023 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the NBFN’s biannual newsletter. Click on the image to view the Spring 2023 edition in PDF. Subscribe to our email list to receive our newsletter directly i[...] Read more
Date: 27 April 2023
Into the Blue: Securing a Sustainable Future for Kelp Forests
 FULL REPORT – ENGLISH EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTO THE BLUE: SECURING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR KELP FORESTS Into the Blue: Securing a Sustainable Future for Kelp Forests global synthesis report is the[...] Read more
Date: 26 April 2023
Annual Report 2022
 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 English version The importance of coastal ecosystems, including blue forests, continued to gain prominence in 2022. The UN Climate Change Conference (COP 27) final declaration inclu[...] Read more
Date: 27 February 2023
Top Ten Trends of 2022
 NBFN’S TOP TEN TRENDS OF 2022 2022 was a year of contrasts. On the one hand, there was growing interest in blue forests-related issues such as the blue economy, marine protection, and how the oc[...] Read more
Date: 06 January 2023
Annual Report 2021
 A competence network established by the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), GRID-Arendal and the Institute of Marine Research (IMR[...] Read more
Date: 20 May 2022
Global estimates of the extent and production of macroalgal forests
 Click to read the full article GlobAL ESTIMATES OF THE EXTENT AND PRODUCTION OF MACROALGAL FORESTS MAY 2022 Macroalgal habitats are believed to be the most extensive and productive of all coastal vege[...] Read more
Date: 09 May 2022
Nordic Blue Carbon
 A project led by the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), in cooperation with GRID-Arendal, the Institute of Marine Research (IMR), Aarhus University and Åbo Akademi University.[...] Read more
Date: 19 October 2021
Coverage decrease infographic
 Infographic 2: Blue Forest coverage globally is decreasing Coverage decrease infographic By Kaya Asdal6th October 2021Read more Biodiversity Policy Brief Sources By Kaya Asdal6th October 2021Read more[...] Read more
Date: 06 October 2021
Biodiversity infographic
 Infographic 1: Blue Forests enhance the global biodiversity Coverage decrease infographic By Kaya Asdal6th October 2021Read more Biodiversity infographic By Kaya Asdal6th October 2021Read more Biodive[...] Read more
Date: 06 October 2021
Biodiversity Policy Brief Sources
 biodiversity policy brief sources[...] Read more
Date: 06 October 2021
NBFN Strategy
 nbfn strategy English version[...] Read more
Date: 06 October 2021
Landscape Mapping Report
 LANDSCAPE MAPPING REPORT English version[...] Read more
Date: 06 October 2021
Annual Report 2020
 A competence network established by the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), GRID-Arendal and the Institute ofMarine Research (IMR)[...] Read more
Date: 06 October 2021
Annual Report 2019
 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 English version[...] Read more
Date: 06 October 2021
Biodiversity Policy Brief
 biodiversity policy brief English version The World Economic Forum identifies the loss of biodiversity as one of the five biggest threats to the global economy.  Blue forests such as kelp forests, se[...] Read more
Date: 06 October 2021
Annual Report 2018
 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 English version[...] Read more
Date: 06 October 2021
Ecosystem Services in the Coastal Zones of the Nordic Countries – CoastalServices
 ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IN THE COASTAL ZONES OF THE NORDIC COUNTRIES – COASTAL SERVICES The project looked at the values related to important habitats along the Nordic coasts. During the spring of 2016, [...] Read more
Date: 20 February 2021
Annual Report 2017
 Annual Report 2017 At NBFN we take pride in our work for blue forests. 2017 saw a myriad of activities; from scientific trips to the lush seagrass meadows and kelp forests, and policy engagement at th[...] Read more
Date: 18 February 2021