The research institute for water and the environment

Founded: 1958
Employees: 310+
Projects per year: 700+

National monitoring programs

NIVA leads a number of large, national monitoring programs and participates as a partner in several others.

Our prioritized areas of expertise

Aquatic ecology and biodiversity

Environmental impact

Climate change and solutions

Water and societal challenges

All areas of expertise

News

Plastic pollution threatens soil health

Plastic pollution in European soils has reached levels that can affect soil health, crop quality and, at worst, the food we eat.

An underwater picture showing a large kelp plant

Transformed sea urchin desert into rich forest

In Porsangerfjorden in Finnmark, large-scale sea urchin removal has restored the kelp forest on a former marine desert landscape.

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Featured projects

NiD4OCEAN

NiD4OCEAN is an EU-funded project that advances the knowledge on nature-inclusive designs and their potential innovative solutions to support both sustainable offshore energy development and biodiversity goals.

FutureLakes

The overarching objective of FutureLakes is to demonstrate innovative solutions needed to transform European lake restoration.

MULTISOURCE

MULTISOURCE is an EU-funded project that will facilitate the systematic, city-wide planning of nature-based solutions for urban water treatment, storage, and reuse.

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NIVAs strategy towards 2030

Research for a sustainable future

At NIVA we are committed to high-quality national and international research that is relevant and accessible. In our strategy towards 2030, you can learn more about who we are, our values and our research.

About NIVA

Our experts work on a wide range of environmental, climate and resource issues with a holistic focus on the interaction between water and the environment, nature and society. We combine research, monitoring, investigation, problem solving and consultancy, and work across disciplines.

Vacant positions

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NIVA is an attractive workplace because our contribution and social responsibility provide meaning and motivation.

Examples on systems and services

Ballast water testing

With 15 years of extensive testing expertise, we offer multiple services according to IMO and/or USCG testing requirements.

Ferrybox

NIVA's FerryBox system uses data from sensors mounted on board ships for environmental monitoring.

Aquamonitor

The Aquamonitor portal offers a map-based view of environmental data that is open to everyone.

NIVA's aquaculture services

NIVA works closely with the aquaculture industry, public administration and other research environments both nationally and internationally to promote a sustainable aquaculture industry.

EU Water Framework Directive

We carry out and advise on monitoring and measures necessary to meet the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive.