Marine Management
Knowledge-based management is a prerequisite for ensuring that the marine industries of the future can continue contributing to job and value creation — on a local, national and global level.
The complexity of the coastal zone, with its rich diversity of habitats, ecosystems and species, means that sustainable management requires commitment and knowledge to ensure future growth and development. Monitoring, dialogue and regulations are also imperative tools for ensuring a sustainable future, considering the multitude of interests, stakeholders and legislation that are found in these coastal regions.
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How can fisheries-dependent municipalities in Nordland respond to declining quotas and reduced fish landings?
On behalf of Nordland County Council, SALT and Menon Economics are conducting an in-depth study of development opportunities in five fisheries-dependent communities: Værøy, Røst, Øksnes, Flakstad, and Moskenes.
Through workshops with local businesses and municipal representatives, the project explores potential pathways for future growth, with the aim of providing a professional knowledge base for economic development and transition efforts.
Last week, we met with industry stakeholders in the municipalities of Moskenes and Flakstad in western Lofoten. This week, the focus shifts to Øksnes Municipality in Vesterålen, before concluding with visits to Værøy and Røst next week.
We are proud to contribute to a visitor mapping project in Øvre Dividal National Park – one of Norway’s largest and most untouched natural areas. The project aims to develop a solid knowledge base that will support the creation of a future visitor strategy for the national park.
Until now, Øvre Dividal has had limited knowledge about visitor use in the area. At the same time, the national park is characterized by high ecological value, rich biodiversity, and limited technical infrastructure – where the nature experience itself is central. We look forward to contributing knowledge that can help balance nature conservation, outdoor recreation, and sustainable use of the area in the years ahead.
Read more about the project here.
Photo: Kai Ove Kristiansen