Norway launches national plan to conserve and sustainably use genetic resources for food and agriculture
Norway has launched a National Action Plan (2024–2028) to conserve and sustainably use genetic resources for food and agriculture. The plan focuses on strengthening national and international cooperation, sustainable resource use, and increasing seed storage at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Key measures include enhancing Nordic collaboration, participating in European and global initiatives, and securing genetic resources for future food production.
The plan aims to ensure food security and sustainable agriculture, emphasising the importance of cooperation with other countries. It will be implemented through existing funding and evaluated mid-term for effectiveness.
Download Norway's National Action Plan 2024-2028 (in English)
Norwegian strategy for securing genetic resources now in English
In 2019 Norway published the first national strategy for conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources of animals, plants and forest trees. The overall goal is to secure the gene pool for future agriculture and food production. The strategy has now been translated to English and can be found here.
The government’s presentation of the strategy is available at Securing the Gene Pool for Future Agriculture and Food Production - regjeringen.no
The Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food aims to update the strategy when required, and no later than after five years.
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