A new evaluation concludes that the nature restoration following coal mining in the Svalbard archipelago in the High Arctic has been highly successful. The project is considered the largest nature restoration effort ever undertaken in Norway.

The Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) has secured funding for three new EU projects. They address key challenges related to societal transformation, biodiversity monitoring, and integration of nature’s values into political and economic decision-making

Researchers have developed a 3D-printed lightweight solution that is low-cost, flexible and involves less disturbance for the birds.

A new interactive decision-support tool empowers partners to diagnose the situation and turn shared challenges into collective action for enduring conservation success

At Hjerkinn in the Norwegian mountains, nature is gradually reclaiming the restored landscape. Following Norway’s largest-ever restoration project, systematic long-term monitoring is providing valuable insights into what has worked well — and why.

Seabirds in the Arctic and North Atlantic struggle to raise chicks as the ocean becomes warmer and more stratified. Meanwhile, birds in the Pacific are still doing better. What explains this difference? The answer lies in the ecosystems.

Modelling reveals the effects of ten hypothetical offshore wind farms and highlights important knowledge gaps.

A new study shows how the combination of drone imagery and artificial neural networks can strengthen the monitoring of seabirds along the Norwegian coast. The method delivers high accuracy while minimizing disturbance to birdlife – an important advance at a time when many seabird species are in decline.

Small, isolated populations are driving inbreeding in Norway’s wild reindeer, leaving them increasingly vulnerable. New DNA analyses also reveal extensive genetic mixing with semi-domesticated reindeer.

Seabirds are being pushed to the brink by human activity at sea. Now, researchers working closely with industry have developed a new tool designed to support better coexistence between seabirds and commercial activities in Norwegian waters.

A new study published in Marine Biology reveals that black guillemots (Cepphus grylle) from two Norwegian colonies exhibit distinctly different migration strategies during the winter. The study documents their behaviour and habitat use outside the breeding season, and thereby provides crucial knowledge for conservation and management in coastal areas.

NINA is co-organizing a session at ESP Europe 2026 Conference in Prague focused on the challenges and solutions to implement Urban Ecosystem Accounting under the UN SEEA-EA framework.