Specifically, our task means that we handle a genebank with around 33,000 different seed samples that must be constantly analyzed, tested, propagated and distributed to researchers and plant breeders. We make conservation plans for the endangered livestock breeds and work for genetically strong and resilient forests. We participate in countless projects and networks related to genetic resources at both Nordic, European and international levels, and we bring together industry professionals in the Nordic countries.
The Nordic Council of Ministers' vision of a green, competitive and socially sustainable Nordic region is thus high on NordGen's agenda.
COVID-19 Response
The year 2021 has been strongly marked by the Covid-19 pandemic's influence on the work of NordGen. NordGen's management chose to maintain restrictions when necessary. The work of conserving the genebank's material and the distribution of seeds has worked almost normally, whereas, the pandemic made other operations more difficult. Nevertheless, the continued usage of online webinars and similar digital solutions have been very useful and the experiences from the pandemic has shown that our crisis management is working and that NordGen staff has made an extraordinary effort that allowed us to continue the operations nearly as usual.
Strategy 2020-2022