Collaborating Partner – Norway
In the SBFS project, VI focuses on the safety and nutritional value of blue foods. It helps KMFRI and Kenyan laboratories strengthen their capacity to monitor contaminants, pathogens, and nutrient composition in fish and seaweed. VI provides training on disease surveillance in aquaculture systems, hatchery health management, and the establishment of laboratory standards for food safety. Its involvement ensures that Kenya’s growing aquaculture sector and fishery value chains meet both local and international standards.
For the Blue Carbon Hub Kenya, VI contributes by linking blue carbon conservation with human health and nutrition. By documenting the nutritional benefits of sustainably managed ecosystems, VI helps make the case for protecting mangroves and seagrasses not only as climate allies but also as sources of healthy food. This perspective ensures the Hub addresses the full spectrum of sustainability—from ecological restoration to safe and nutritious diets. VI’s long history of combining rigorous science with public health relevance makes it an indispensable partner.
About The Norwegian Veterinary Institute (VI)
The Norwegian Veterinary Institute (VI) is Norway’s national biomedical research institute, founded in 1891. It serves as an advisory body to the government, food industry, and international partners on animal health, food safety, and biosecurity. With over a century of expertise, VI has built a strong reputation in monitoring diseases, developing diagnostic methods, and ensuring safe production of both terrestrial and aquatic foods. It is particularly recognised for its work on aquaculture health, reflecting Norway’s global leadership in salmon farming.
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