GRÓ LRT

GRÓ LRT Fellows Visit Land and Forest Iceland in Gunnarsholt, South of Iceland

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:01:00 +0000

As part of the ongoing training programme, the GRÓ Land Restoration Training (LRT) fellows visited the former headquarters of the Soil Conservation Service of Iceland, which is now known as Land and Forest Iceland (LFI). On this two-day trip to the South of Iceland, the focus was on gaining an overall lens on LFI's work and operations. The visit combined lectures, site visits, and field-based learning, offering fellows valuable insights into Iceland’s land restoration efforts.

Visit from Samarkand State University to GRÓ LRT and AUI

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:03:00 +0000

GRÓ LRT and the Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI) welcomed Dr Shuhrat Valiyev, a GRÓ LRT alumnus from Samarkand State University in Uzbekistan for visit to Iceland from 4–8 May. The visit was funded by Erasmus+ and focused on knowledge exchange, professional development, and strengthening institutional collaboration between Samarkand State University and AUI.

Restoration Ecology Collaboration between Malawi and Iceland Continues to GRÓ (grow)

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Last week, GRÓ LRT welcomed two staff members from LUANAR, the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Malawi, through a visit funded by the Erasmus+ programme. The visit formed part of an ongoing collaboration focused on Restoration Ecology, Sustainable land management, curriculum development, and capacity building.

Dr Richard Thomas Delivers Two-Day Course on the Economics of Land Dynamics

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:31:00 +0000

Dr Richard Thomas, Scientific Coordinator of the Economics of Land Degradation (ELD) Initiative, delivered a two-day course on the economics of land dynamics for fellows in the GRÓ LRT six-month training programme on May 5 and 6, 2026.

GRÓ LRT Fellows Visit South and Southeast Iceland on Three-Day Field Trip

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The 2026 fellows were met with a true Icelandic mix of sunshine and showers as they set off on GRÓ LRT’s annual field trip through South and Southeast Iceland last week. The three-day excursion focused on land degradation, restoration and climate change, as well as the realities facing local communities living near Iceland’s retreating glaciers.

GRÓ LRT Fellows Visit to Hvanneyri

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Earlier this week, the GRÓ LRT fellows set off for the annual visit to the main campus of the Agricultural University of Iceland at Hvanneyri.

GRÓ LRT strengthens collaboration with partner institutions during visit to Malawi

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:18:00 +0000

GRÓ Land Restoration Training (GRÓ LRT) recently conducted a mission to Malawi as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening collaboration with partner institutions and supporting transparent candidate selection processes. The visit was led by Acting Director Guðrún Guðjónsdóttir and Project Manager Gunnhildur Guðbrandsdóttir

Season's Greetings from GRÓ LRT

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:35:00 +0000

GRÓ LRT wishes you all a festive holidays and a happy new year 🎉

GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme graduated 19 fellows

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:12:00 +0000

The GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme (GRÓ LRT) celebrated the graduation of 19 specialists in sustainable land management and ecosystem restoration this week at a ceremony held at the Agricultural University of Iceland, Keldnaholt campus. This marks the 18th graduating cohort since the programme was established in 2007.

GRÓ LRT Fellows Present Their Final Projects

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:24:00 +0000

On August 19 and 20, the GRÓ LRT fellows of 2025 presented their final projects at an open seminar held at the Keldnaholt campus. The fellows shared the results of their research projects, developed under the supervision of experts from various institutions in Iceland.

A Day in Þórsmörk: Waterfalls, Wilderness, and Ecosystem Restoration

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:12:00 +0000

Last Friday, the GRÓ LRT fellows went on a one-day field trip to the Þórsmörk Nature Reserve, with a focus on ecosystem restoration, resilience, and disaster risk reduction, along with some sightseeing.

Wetland Restoration Field Day in South Iceland with Professor Hlynur Óskarsson

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:37:00 +0000

This week, the GRÓ LRT fellows took part in a day trip to South Iceland to explore restored wetlands with Professor Hlynur Óskarsson. The aim of the excursion was to learn about wetland ecosystems and compare restoration efforts at different stages.

GRÓ LRT Fellows Visit Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:33:00 +0000

Last week, the 2025 GRÓ LRT fellows went on a one-day study trip to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula to learn about sustainable land use, conservation, and community-based development initiatives.

GRÓ LRT Fellows Visit the Hekluskógar Restoration Area in South Iceland

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:27:00 +0000

On 18 June 2025, the GRÓ LRT fellows took part in a full-day excursion to South Iceland to explore land restoration in practice, with a focus on the large-scale Hekluskógar project.

GRÓ LRT Scholarship Recipient Leonard Gondwe Defends MSc Thesis in Restoration Ecology

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:52:00 +0000

This afternoon, Mr. Leonard Gondwe, a GRÓ LRT scholarship recipient, successfully defended his master’s thesis in Restoration Ecology at the Agricultural University of Iceland, within the Department of Environmental and Forest Sciences.

Two GRÓ LRT Alumni Awarded Scholarships for Master’s Studies in Restoration Ecology at the Agricultural University of Iceland

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:16:00 +0000

We are pleased to share that two former fellows of GRÓ LRT have been awarded GRÓ LRT scholarships to pursue a master’s degree in Restoration Ecology at the Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI), beginning in August 2025.

Building on Years of Collaboration with Makerere University and NEMA

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:25:00 +0000

GRÓ LRT had again the pleasure of welcoming guests through the Erasmus+ mobility programme, this time from Makerere University in Uganda. The delegation includes four faculty members from Makerere University in Kampala, Dr Lawrence Orikiriza, Head of Department; Dr Gerald Eilu, Associate Professor; Dr Daniel Waiswa, Senior Lecturer; Dr Enock Ssekuubwa, Lecturer; and one specialist from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) of Uganda, Dr Jerome S. Lugumira, Natural Resources Management Specialist.

Celebrating 2025 World Environment Day and GRÓ LRT Day

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:27:00 +0000

Today, 5 June 2025, we’re celebrating both GRÓ LRT Day and World Environment Day. On this occasion, we send our warmest congratulations to all our fellows around the world.

Binna Kipandula Defends Master’s Thesis in Restoration Ecology at AUI

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:09:00 +0000

Today, Ms Binna Kipandula, a GRÓ LRT scholarship recipient, successfully defended her master’s thesis in Restoration Ecology at the Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI), within the Department of Environmental and Forest Sciences.

Strengthening Academic Ties: MULS Delegation Visits GRÓ LRT in Iceland

Thu, 22 May 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Last week, GRÓ LRT had the pleasure of welcoming three guests from the Mongolian University of Life Sciences (MULS): Dr Khishigjargal Mookhor, Lecturer in the Department of Ecology; Dr Bayarmaa Khenchyahav, Associate Professor in the Department of Ec...