Denmark Should Comply With International Standard for Protected Nature
One of the major challenges in the drafting of a new Danish biodiversity law will be how to define protected nature. It would make sense for Denmark to use the IUCN international standard, write five members of the global nature organisation IUCN. The election campaign is in full swing ahead of the Danish parliamentary elections […]
Project Launch: Nature-based Solutions in the Nordic Countries
New Nordic collaboration on nature-based solutions will spread awareness of recognised international standard. What are nature-based solutions and how are they best applied in a Nordic context? NaturTanken is participating in a new Nordic co-operation to disseminate and develop a common standard for nature-based solutions. This is a one-year project under the Nordic Council of […]
Green Listing in Denmark – IUCN’s Green List for Protected and Conserved Areas
The Green List is a certification scheme developed by the IUCN for protected and conserved nature areas. A project group is working to raise awareness of the Green List in Denmark. The IUCN Green List is a global certification scheme for protected and conserved nature areas. It is used to assess whether an area is […]
Explore the Most Beautiful Hiking Trails in Greenland
New Greenland hiking guide to be published 12 June 2025 Hiking in Greenland is a journey through breathtaking landscapes featuring everything from giant icebergs and deep fjords to green heathlands and beautiful wildflowers. Travelling through the Arctic wilderness with views of towering mountains, huge glaciers and icebergs in the crystal clear water is a magical […]
Assessment of Nature-based Solution in Assens Municipality, Denmark
The multifunctional landscape project Holmehave in Assens Municipality is the first project in the Nordic region to be assessed against the IUCN global standard for Nature-based Solutions. The assessment shows that the Holmehave project fulfils the IUCN standard with an overall score of 61%. A group of Danish IUCN Commission experts have assessed the Holmehave […]
Magazine Brings the Nature Crisis Into Focus
The October issue of the Danish CXO Magazine puts the spotlight on the future of nature and what top leaders, politicians and experts will do to solve the nature crisis. Bo Normander from NaturTanken is among the eight people interviewed for the magazine, published by consultancy firm PwC.
Danish Conservation Areas Assessed According to International Standard for Nature Protection
A total of 30 recent conservation areas (“fredninger”) implemented in Denmark since 2018 have been assessed according to the IUCN international standard for protected nature. The assessment is a follow-up to a major analysis in 2018 and is part of the Danish Environmental Protection Agency’s reporting to the EU and UN. A group of Danish […]
Welcome to a New Website
NaturTanken – The Nature Tank Welcome to NaturTanken’s new website! 🙌 The old one was on its last legs, so now we’ve completely upgraded both design and content. NaturTanken is a small, independent consultancy that advises and communicates about nature and biodiversity. The ambition is to find solutions that support a healthy relationship between humans […]
Online Guide about Greenland’s Flora
Visit Greenland and NaturTanken have released a new, cromprehensive online guide on flora in Greenland. Greenland may not be known for its green areas, despite its name, but parts of the landscape contains plenty of interesting and beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers. The landscape is dominated by Arctic tundra, which lies desolate for large stretches […]
Book Release – Nature Guide Greenland
Nature Guide Greenland has been released! This new English translation of the nature guide is completely up-to-date with the latest research findings, travel guides, and practical information about Greenland – all aimed at an international audience. Learn more about the book and order it from the webshop on the Explore Nature With Bo website. The […]