21 October 2026
Fellows warmly received by the fishing industry and the University of Akureyri in northern Iceland
Fifteen fellows from the 2026–27 cohort of the GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme recently completed their annual Northern Trip, a week-long field excursion designed to complement the introductory phase of the programme.
29 September 2026
New Director General of the GRÓ Centre
Ambassador María Erla Marelsdóttir has taken over from Nína Björk Jónsdóttir as Director General of GRÓ—Centre for Capacity Development, Sustainability and Societal Change. GRÓ operates under the auspices of UNESCO and operates four training programmes on sustainable fisheries, gender equality, geothermal energy and land restoration. These four areas were vital in Iceland’s own journey from poverty to prosperity.
25 September 2026
Former fellow Marisa Kashorte visits from South Africa
Learning about former fellows after they return home is an important way for GRÓ FTP to understand the impact of its training.
27 August 2026
Welcome 28th cohort of fellows
Most of the fellows invited to the 2026-27 GRÓ FTP's Six-Month Training have now arrived in Iceland and begun an exciting journey of learning and professional development.