Biodiversity
The panel assesses whether the import, keep and release of alien organisms may pose a risk to biodiversity in Norway. Other conditions that can affect biological diversity are also included in the group's work.
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Independent and transparent
The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) carries out independent risk assessments for the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) and the Norwegian Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet).Members
Gaute Velle (chair)
Anders Nielsen
Erlend B. Nilsen
Eva B. Thorstad
Johanna Järnegren
Anders Bryn
Sonya Geange
Brett Sandercock
Kjetil Hindar
Kyrre Kausrud
Lars Robert Hole
Lawrence Kirkendall