Thursday, 15 June 2023 Researches from the Department of Biodiversity visited Institute Nina in Norway: Knowledge and best practices exchange for a sustainable future

Researchers from the Department of Biodiversity visited the prestigious Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) in the picturesque city of Trondheim, Norway, at the end of May as part of the ReNature project. The NINA Institute is known as a leading institution in Norway for applied ecological research, with expertise in genetics, populations, species, ecosystems, and landscape levels in terrestrial, freshwater, and coastal marine environments.

The visit was carried out between May 30th and June 1st, during which the Department of Biodiversity from UP FAMNIT, together with the hosts and other Slovenian partners (Škocjan Caves Regional Park, Pivka Intermittent Lakes Landscape Park, and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ljubljana), visited various wetland renaturation projects. The focus was primarily on highly significant peat bogs.

The team was excited by the opportunity and exchanging knowledge with the Norwegian experts and witnesses of the unique efforts in preserving and restoring wetlands. Throughout their fieldwork, they were introduced to the latest methods and techniques used in renaturation and also understood the importance of these types of ecosystems for biodiversity conservation. 

The outcome of the visit brings in the exchange of new ideas and best practices, which are crucial for future collaborations and for the more effective management of future environmental challenges to ensure a sustainable future.