Annual reports Library
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 to discuss how kelp forests in Northern Norway can be restored, and the release of the annual Top Trends report, highlighting critical developments in the field. These efforts took […]
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 of what is happening in the field of blue forests as well as a stock-take of the kelp industry. In addition, NBFN contributed to filling […]
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 included, for the first time, a dedicated sub-section on the ocean. Similarly, the biodiversity agreement adopted at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) commits members to effectively […]
Annual Report 2021
A competence network established by the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), GRID-Arendal and the Institute of Marine Research (IMR
Annual Report 2020
A competence network established by the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), GRID-Arendal and the Institute ofMarine Research (IMR)
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 the historic UN Summit on Sustainable Development Goal 14, “The Ocean Conference”, to “infotaining” evenings with Jazz and Tapas during […]