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Illustration of species encountering different temperatures.
New research helps us to better identify vulnerable plants (23.05.2024)
By studying the distribution range of plants in mountains globally, researchers at the University of Bergen have tested a new hypothesis that may change our understanding of how plants respond to temperature variation.
Anne Larigauderie
UiB's honorary doctorate: Anne Larigauderie (IPBES) (15.05.2024)
The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Dr. Anne Larigauderie, will receive an Honorary Doctorate at the University of Bergen on May 24th. CeSAM are pleased and honored to have assisted UiB with the scientific program around this visit. Anne will be present in Bergen from May 22nd – 25th, and there will be several opportunities to hear... Read more
Aquarium opening
Michael Sars Centre jellyfish unveiled at the Bergen Aquarium (07.05.2024)
Bergen Aquarium hosted an inaugural event for their latest exhibit, "Havet i endring" or "The Changing Ocean." The new installation features a 1200L aquarium showcasing jellyfish generously gifted by the Centre.
Group of women standing in front of building with a sign saying Austrheim high school.
High school students' visions for Nordhordland in 2054 (06.05.2024)
This spring, the UNESCO Chair group has been working with collecting positive future visions for sustainable nature, land-use and cultural landscapes. Most recently, workshops were held with students from two different high schools in Nordhordland biosphere reserve.
Janne Thomsen and Marte Klemetsdal
Welcome to two new PhD students! (03.05.2024)
We are excited to welcome two new PhD students in CeSAM; Janne Thomsen and Marte Klemetsdal will both be working closely within the CeSAM community.
perspectives on landuse
Experts in Nature Conservation and Sustainability (02.05.2024)
The University of Bergen's communication section has an overview of local experts on various topic. We have now included CeSAM researchers in these lists, especially under the heading 'Nature deal, IPBES (naturpanelet), Nature Crisis and Natural Resources'.