Artikler

Civil society conditions in Russia: Legal changes in 2025

In 2025, important changes were introduced into Russian legislation, tightening the requirements for foreign agents, as well as other changes aimed at strengthening the responsibility of citizens and reducing their rights and freedoms.  

Frogs in slowly boiling water – Russian environmental groups adapting to harsh conditions: 2024 status update

During several years, the situation for the Russian environmental movement has been gradually worse. In 2024, we have seen legal changes that worsen the situation. We have experienced fewer cases of prosecution, but with higher severity.

Norway’s Ocean Commitments – Protected Areas or Paper Parks?

A scientific review (2024) shows that very little ocean area under Norway’s jurisdiction is yet effectively protected in MPAs or OECMs.

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Naturvernforbundet is a member organisation. This means that we have thousands of members throughout Norway. Since we have many members, we are a stronger organization, and can save more nature. Therefore, we would like more people to join us.

Discover nature

In Norway, it is safe and free to be out in nature. It's a great way to get to know the area you live in, and it's good for your health to be outdoors.

Rapporter om ren energi/Clean energy reports

Naturvernforbundets internasjonale rapporter om ren energi. Naturvernforbundet/Foe Norway's reports on clean energy.

Bygg nytt atomlager

Naturvernforbundet anbefaler at det må bygges nytt lager for høyaktivt atomavfall i Norge.

Følg Helga i Tadsjikistan

Naturvernforbundets Helga Lerkelund skal tilbringe det neste året i Tadsjikistan. Les mer om opplevelsene i bloggen hennes.

Factor four increace in charcoal efficiency

Better kilns double charcoal output and use of improved stoves cut consumption by half. Charcoal is main fuel used for cooking among the urban population in Togo. At the same time Togo is one of the countries with highest deforestation rate.