Fisheries Training Programme

Science for Sustainable Fisheries

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GRÓ FTP the topic of the second event in a series on the development impact of the GRÓ Training Programmes

From Knowledge to Development Impact: Building Capacity for Sustainable Fisheries is the title of the second event in GRÓ's series of events highlighting Iceland's contribution to global capacity strengthening through the for GRÓ Training Programmes, which are a key component of Iceland's international development cooperation. The events are hosted by the GRÓ Centre for Capacity Development, Sustainability and Societal Change, the GRÓ Geothermal Training Programme, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Institute of International Affairs at the University of Iceland.
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Twentieth GRÓ‑FTP PhD scholarship recipient graduates: Congratulations to Dr. Veronica Mpomwenda

On 16th January 2026, Veronica Mponwenda successfully defended her PhD on Nile Perch Fisheries Management.
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GRÓ FTP fellows and staff pose on the stairs of the visitor´s centre at the Hellisheiði Power Station.

Fellows Explore Iceland’s Geothermal Resources on Pre-Christmas Field Trip

Fellows visit the exhibition at Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Station, the Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel, the Strandarkirkja "miracle" church, and Hveragerði on a festive field trip.
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GRÓ FTP fellows 2025-26 gathered with Dr. Kasozi and GRÓ FTP Director Þór Heiðar Ásgeirsson

Dr. Nasser Kasozi Addresses GRÓ FTP Fellows and Fisheries Scientists During Visit to Iceland

Open seminar at the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute on 16 December.

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