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
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