NATF200 Nature Conservation and Management in Norway

The subject covers challenges and solutions in the management of Norwegian nature, balancing conservation and use, and various types of utilization. Initially, it provides an overview of the status and threats to biodiversity, evidence base, conflicts of interest, and the history of nature conservation. Topics covered in the subject include: (1) How to jointly address the climate crisis, nature crisis, and pollution? (2) What does the principle of evidence-based management mean, and the relationship between knowledge (and what type of knowledge), science, management, and policy? (3) Stakeholders and roles in the management of Norwegian nature; scientists, public administration, users of nature, NGOs, etc. (4) Tools and measures (legal and economic instruments) used (and not used) to manage and conserve species and nature. (5) How Norwegian nature management is influenced by international environmental agreements and EU regulations. In addition to the course coordinator and contributing teachers from NMBU, guest lecturers from various parts of Norwegian nature management are invited to share their knowledge and experiences.