Both Norway and The Netherlands share a strong history in marine activities. The Dutch Embassy in Norway represents the interest of The Netherlands in Norway and good insight information in this industry is a necessity to join forces in this market.

Photo: Ambassador Richard van Rijssen (most left at the back row) accompanying a fisheries business visit facilitated by Sustainovate and MareLife.

The Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs is putting much effort in marine innovation and cross-sector development. The bounds between this Ministry and the Dutch counterpart in The Hague and Embassy in Oslo are growning stronger which makes it a attractive partner in bi-lateral collaboration projects.

Photo: Opening of 'Maatjes' herring season.Yvonne Stassen (Dutch Embassy, Johan William (Norw. Min. of Fisheries, Reinder Schaap (MinLNV) and Jan Pieter Groenhof (Norw. Min. of Fisheries)

Sustainovate cooperates with the Ministry on fisheries research, fish stock assessment and management advice. Since Norway and The Netherlands share multiple fish stocks in European waters a good dialogue on a scientific, business and political level is essential for continuity of collaboration. Sustainovate regularly provides up to date news while the Ministry keeps Sustainovate informed of any ongoing initiatives which may benefit from Sustainovates activities.

Photo: Sytse Ybema (Sustainovate), Øystein Lie (MareLife) and Reinder Schaap (MinLNV).

Participation by the city of Oslo in the international arena is increasing. Apart from the cultural attraction, there is substantial interest from abroad in the numerous marine enterprises located in the Oslo region. Making the City of Oslo an important focal point for work in this area.

Photo: Sytse Ybema (Sustainovate), Fabian Stang (Mayor of Oslo) and Paul vd Heijden (MatureDevelopment BV)

MareLife is an independent science-based marine innovation network. Working as a member of its secretariat, Sustainovate facilitates sustainable business opportunities within the MareLife network. Sustainovate is also an active member. Within this nework Sustainovate has a direct communication line with large multinationals such as Aker Biomarine, Marine Harvest, Liegruppen on expanding their market position.

Photo: Øystein Lie (Marelife) and Courtney Hough (EATIP

Sustainovate takes an active part in the Coastal & Marine Union (EUCC) Marine Team. It assists the EUCC in addressing sustainable fisheries and ocean health within the EU. The Marine Team has been created by the Coastal & Marine Union as a platform for knowledge sharing in the field of marine management and maritime planning at EU-level.

Photo: Most communication within this network is taken over the internet.