GRÓ
GRÓ FTP
17 February 2026
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.
GRÓ GEST
16 February 2026
Masculinities Against Rigid Definitions (MARD)
A blended learning initiative in Pakistan
GRÓ
12 February 2026
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.
GRÓ
GRÓ FTP
11 February 2026
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.
1,858
fellows have graduated from all four training programmes
117
scholarship recipients have completed a MA/MSc degree
28
scholarship recipients have completed a PhD degree
5,802
participants have attended short courses in partner countries
About UNESCO
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