Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA)
The Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) is an independent national research institute in the fields of water and environmental issues. We are experts on ecosystems in both freshwater and marine environments, from mountains, via lakes and rivers, to fjords, coasts and oceans. We develop science-based knowledge and solutions to challenges related to the interaction between water and climate, the environment, nature, people, resources and society.
Facts and figures
| Web | https://www.niva.no/en |
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| Year Established | 1958 |
| Total Number of Staff | 315 |
| Number of Academic Staff | 190 |
| Focus Areas | NIVA contributes towards the green shift, and to solutions for local, national and global environmental challenges within areas such as: - Aquaculture and seafood industry - Sustainable harvesting of marine resources - A low-emission society - Nature-based solutions - Sustainable social infrastructure - Climate adaptation and inclusive environmental governance
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