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Portrait of biologist Dorothy Jane Dankel from the University of Bergen, portrait from April 2019.
Researching sustainable management of natural resources (02.05.2019)
Biologist Dorothy Dankel believes that credible and salient management of cultural and ecological heritage sites is crucial to supporting a sustainable ocean economy. Her new research project, LoVeSe-SDG, is funded by the Research Council of Norway.
A small coral reef ecosystem with fishes. An important part of the biodiversity below water.
Finding the balance for a sustainable Ocean (13.03.2019)
A seminar in Bergen explores how the Ocean can be better regulated to ensure the balance between the harvesting of natural resources and the need for conservation.
Katherine Richardson of University of Copenhagen and UN DESA's Shantanu Mukherjee discuss science and policy at the 2019 SDG Conference Bergen.
Reworking towards science advice (09.02.2019)
The second day of the 2019 SDG Conference Bergen focussed on how the academic community can bring its knowledge to decision-makers locally and globally.
State Secretary Rebekka Borsch from Norway's Ministry of Education and Research with University of Bergen's Rector Dag Rune Olsen at the 2019 SDG Conference Bergen.
Rethinking for a new education (07.02.2019)
From building a global student movement to the crucial role of universities, the first day of the 2019 SDG Conference Bergen was diverse in its engagement with global sustainability.
Professor Lise Øvrreås, Academic Director of Ocean Sustainability Bergen at the University of Bergen in Norway.
New director for Ocean Sustainability Bergen (21.01.2019)
Professor Lise Øvreås takes over from Peter M. Haugan as Academic Director of Ocean Sustainability Bergen, UiB's centre for sustainable ocean research, with scientific advice being one of the main tasks in her portfolio.
Flytande havvind
Make Norway a zero-emission country (12.12.2018)
Climate researcher Tore Furevik suggests that Norway should think big. Offshore wind can turn the country into a zero-emission society, as well as creating a major boost for the economy.
Professor Peter M. Haugan at the SDG Conference Bergen in February 2018, chairing a special event on SDG14.
Leading SDG role for ocean scientist (15.11.2018)
Earlier this autumn Peter M. Haugan was appointed member of the expert group for the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy. He is now preparing to attend the first meeting - in his hometown Bergen.
The University of Bergen's Rector Dag Rune Olsen at the opening of the inaugural SDG Conference Bergen in February 2018.
UiB given SDG14 leadership role by IAU (14.11.2018)
The University of Bergen has been announced as part of the International Association of Universities SDG Cluster, with special responsibility and leadership for SDG14, Life Below Water.
A student from the University of Bergen holds a starfish found in the waters close to Bergen, Norway.
UiB becomes official UN ocean science Hub (24.10.2018)
The University of Bergen has taken on a leadership role on SDG 14, Life below water, for United Nations Academic Impact, and will act to inspire and motivate partners worldwide to create greater knowledge towards a sustainable ocean.
Dudgeon Offshore wind
Launching offshore wind centre in Bergen (14.09.2018)
The Bergen Offshore Wind Centre officially opened on 13 September. For the University of Bergen this is an important part of our contribution to society, according to Energy Director Kristin Guldbrandsen Frøysa.
Palau's Ambassador Ngedikes Olai Uludong gives a public lecture onboard the sailship Statsraad Lehmkuhl in Arendal, Norway on 15 August 2018.
When climate change is an everyday issue (17.08.2018)
The four serious challenges the Pacific island states face as a result of climate change are sea level rise, drought, food security and ocean acidity levels.
Tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl from Bergen in Norway out sailing the seven seas.
Sailing for sustainability (16.08.2018)
In 2021, Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl plans to perform its first ever circumnavigation of the world. UiB became the first partner to sign a statement of intent to participate in the circumnavigation and to provide the scientific content.
Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
Mare Nullius: Professor Edvard Hviding awarded Toppforsk grant (05.02.2018)
Social anthropologist Edvard Hviding is one of three University of Bergen researchers to receive five years of major funding from the prestigious Toppforsk programme, awarded by the Research Council of Norway, for his project Mare Nullius.
Professor Peter M. Haugan from the University of Bergen at the UN Ocean Conference in New York in June 2017.
Between research and diplomacy (20.06.2017)
Professor Peter M. Haugan has long participated in high level work in the United Nations, building partnerships between science and diplomacy.
PACIFIC PARTNERS: UiB's Jarl Giske (left) and USP's Rajesh Chandra launching a unique joint marine chair at the UN Ocean Conference in New York, thus strengthening the ties between the two universities.
Bergen and Fiji expand partnership (08.06.2017)
The University of Bergen and the University of the South Pacific announced the establishment of a joint marine chair at a reception during the UN Ocean Conference.
Dead fish on a beach, used to illustrate article about voluntary commitment on a marine research and education project on sustainability.
Strengthening marine cooperation in Africa (06.06.2017)
At the United Nations Ocean Conference in New York, the University of Bergen has committed to support a research and education project with South African partners.
From the performance Moana: the Rising of the Sea at Oseana Art Centre in Os, south of Bergen, in 2015.
UiB expands collaboration in the Pacific (01.06.2017)
At the United Nations Ocean Conference in the first week of June 2017, anthropologist Edvard Hviding established new partnerships between Norway and the Pacific island nations in marine and climate research.

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