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Portfolio for food and bioresources

The portfolio includes research on food and bioresources from both sea and land. The goal is to contribute to sustainable value creation and good management in Norwegian agriculture, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture and the food industry throughout the value chain, in addition to knowledge that both the business community and the public sector can use.

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Myke former i blå og grønn

UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

The decade from 2021 to 2030 will be the UN's Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The Research Council's Ocean Secretariat is responsible for national coordination and follow-up in Norway.

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The Portfolio Board for Food and Bioresources

The portfolio board shall provide strategic advice on research and innovation within Food and bioresources, and decide on the allocation of research funds to achieve the user goals and societal goals set for the portfolio.

The members are:

Eva Falch (Leader)
Anne Bøen
Erik Olav Gracey
Jon Erik Henriksen
Geir Huse
Arne Karlsen
Merete Nygaard Kristiansen
Marianne Elisabeth Lien
Espen Rimstad
Hans Asbjørn Sørlie
Nils Vagstad
Anne Cathrine Whist
Ågot Aakra

Messages at time of print 21 September 2026, 21:48 CEST

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