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GRÓ FTP: Investment in people translates into lasting impact
The second event in the series From Knowledge to Development Impact focusing on the work of the GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme and its impact after almost three decades of activity, took place in Akureyri on the 4th of February.
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GRÓ‘s status under the auspices of UNESCO renewed until 2034
The status of the GRÓ Centre as a Category 2 Centre that operates under the auspices of UNESCO has been renewed for a period of eight years, or until 2034.
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Enhancing knowledge in fisheries delivers development impact
Few factors have shaped Icelandic society as deeply as our closeness to the sea. As a fishing nation, we understand that using resources sustainably is essential for securing prosperity and food security for the future. We Icelanders have valuable knowledge across all key aspects of the seafood value chain – from fishing to processing and handling of marine products.
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WGC2026 Fellowships - update 9 February 2026
Updates on Fellowships for WGC2026, 8-12 June 2026, Canada
Statistics
839
Fellows have graduated from the Six Month Training Programme
219
Women have graduated from the Six Month Training Programme
68
Countries have been involved in the Six Month Training Programme
93
Fellows have graduated on a MSc Scholarship from GTP
7
Fellows have defended their thesis on a PhD Scholarship from GTP
35
MDG/SDG Short Courses held since 2005 with 1765 participants
7
Online course series held since 2021 with 437 participants
46
Tailored Courses held since 2010 with 1021 participants
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