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NINA

Norsk institutt for naturforskning

Trondheim, Norway

Nature & Wildlife conservationEnvironment & ClimateScience & ResearchAnimal welfare
Operating foundationFounded 1988National reach
Profile last updated: October 14, 2026

About

Founded in 1988, NINA is a foundation based in Trondheim, Norway working on nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate, science & research +1 more.

NINA (Norsk institutt for naturforskning) is an independent Norwegian foundation and leading interdisciplinary nature research institute, established in 1988. It conducts research, assessments, environmental monitoring, advisory work and evaluations on nature and the interaction between nature and society. Its work covers species and ecosystems, nature types, land-use and conflicts of interest over the use, valuation and conservation of nature, and nature-based solutions. Its findings are used by public nature management, businesses and policymakers at all levels to support sustainable decisions. NINA is headquartered in Trondheim, with offices in Oslo, Tromsø, Lillehammer and Bergen, and operates research stations including Ims and the arctic fox breeding station at Oppdal. Its clients include the Research Council of Norway, the EU, public administration and industry.

Location

Trondheim, Norway

Founded

1988

Organisation type

Operating foundation

Legal form

Stiftelse

Legal name

Norsk institutt for naturforskning

Focus areas

nature researchbiodiversityecosystemsenvironmental monitoringnature managementnature-based solutionswildlifesocial science

Languages

NO

Causes & programmes

Causes

Nature & Wildlife conservationEnvironment & ClimateScience & ResearchAnimal welfare

How they work

ResearchDirect services

Programmes

NINAGEN Senter for biodiversitetsgenetikk

Nature & Wildlife conservation · Norway

Centre for biodiversity genetics research.

Naturindeks for Norge

Nature & Wildlife conservation · Norway

Nature index for Norway tracking the state of nature and ecosystems.

Sæterfjellet avlsstasjon for fjellrev

Nature & Wildlife conservation · Norway

Breeding station for arctic fox at Oppdal.

NINA Forskningsstasjon Ims

Science & Research · Norway

Research station for wild salmonid fish with experimental facilities and a natural river with a fish trap.

Countries of operation

Norway

Funding & support

Funded by

Government fundingEU fundingEarned income

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 14001:2015

Awards

SORTEE prize for Living Norway Open Science Training

SORTEE2026

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