Coastal Development
Norway has the second longest coastline in the world. This unique coastline comprises magnificent landscapes, fascinating marine ecosystems, world-class resources and historic coastal communities. SALT provides the interdisciplinary competence needed to secure proactive coastal development and to ensure sustainable management of our shared resources – today and in the future.
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A new study by SALT and Menon Economics identifies several opportunities for economic development and job creation in fishing communities in Nordland as the industry faces lower cod quotas.
“The feasibility study builds on the municipalities’ own strengths and ideas, and shows that there is both optimism for the future and concrete opportunities for further development in coastal communities,” says Svein Øien Eggesvik, Nordland County Councillor for Business and Industry.The report was commissioned by Nordland County Council and explores opportunities for development in the municipalities of Øksnes, Moskenes, Flakstad, Værøy and Røst.
According to a press release from the county council, cited by NRK, the report identifies several potential areas for development, including local seafood processing, better utilisation of marine resources, sustainable tourism and stronger cooperation between local stakeholders.These initiatives could help create greater value, generate new jobs and build more resilient coastal communities at a time when lower cod quotas are putting increased pressure on the fishing industry.
“We will now take a closer look at the report and consider how we can contribute to positive development in cooperation with the municipalities,” Eggesvik says.
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We are delighted to introduce Helene Hem as a newly hired legal adviser in SALT. She holds a Master of Laws from UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø, graduating in 2025. Helene comes from a one-year position as a university lecturer in law, where she taught, among other subjects, administrative law and environmental law.
Helene is passionate about sustainable nature and visitor management. At SALT, she will work on a broad range of projects with a focus on legal issues and regulatory frameworks. We are thrilled to welcome Helene to our team - and with her on board, SALT now has two highly skilled legal professionals on staff.