Terraforming LIFE in EU Research Magazine
Terraforming LIFE was featured in the autumn edition of The EU Research Magazine. EU Research highlights inspiring European projects that push sustainability and innovation forward. In this feature, you can learn more about how we are working to turn fish sludge and farm animal manure into renewable energy and organic fertilizer, helping create more circular […]
Terraforming LIFE Seminar at Aqua-ICE, Iceland’s Largest Aquaculture Conference
Terraforming LIFE hosted a dedicated seminar at the Lagarlíf (Aqua-ICE) conference in Harpa on October 1st, focusing on how waste from aquaculture and agriculture can be transformed into valuable resources such as organic fertilizer and renewable energy. Lagarlíf is Iceland’s leading conference on aquaculture and the wider blue economy, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and industry […]
A Landmark Step for Sustainable Aquaculture and Circular Economy in Iceland
Terraforming LIFE is proud to share a milestone achievement that marks a turning point for sustainable resource management in Iceland. Four leading land-based aquaculture companies – First Water, Laxey, Samherji Fiskeldi and Thor landeldi – have signed a declaration of intent to establish a formal collaboration on responsible and sustainable treatment of land-based aquaculture waste […]
Building Knowledge and Networks at Aqua Nor 2025
Last month Terraforming LIFE participated in Aqua Nor, the world’s largest aquaculture technology trade show, held in Trondheim, Norway. The event is recognized as a key meeting place for the global aquaculture industry, attracting more than 25,000 visitors from over 70 countries every two years. Companies, researchers, policymakers and innovators come together to exchange knowledge, […]
Successful Monitoring Meeting in Þorlákshöfn
Last week, the Terraforming LIFE consortium held a successful monitoring meeting with representatives from CINEA (the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) and ELMEN EEIG. The meeting took place at the Town Hall in Þorlákshöfn, and was attended by all consortium members as well as representatives from Rannís (the Icelandic Centre for Research), which […]
Strong Momentum in the project
The past few weeks have been busy and exciting for Terraforming LIFE. The project continues to move in the right direction, and several important milestones have been reached. Here’s a summary of recent developments: Task force on the Value of Fish Sludge A task force has been established to explore and develop opportunities related to […]
From Waste to Value: Exploring Opportunities at the Biogas and Fertilizer Conference
It was a real pleasure to present Terraforming LIFE and learn about other exciting initiatives at the recent conference Biogas and Fertilizer Production: Opportunities for Icelandic Agriculture, held at Hotel Selfoss last week. A broad group of stakeholders gathered to explore diverse projects related to biogas and fertilizer production. The program was wide-ranging, covering proposed […]
Project Board Meeting – Aligning on Progress and Plans
In early May, the Terraforming LIFE project board gathered in Þorlákshöfn to review the project’s progress and plan the next steps. Representatives from the partner organizations discussed project developments, upcoming activities, and how to ensure continued success in transforming organic waste into valuable resources – organic fertilizer and biogas. We’re excited about the ongoing collaboration […]
One year extension!
Terraforming LIFE has been granted a one year extension. The project was originally planned to run from June 2023 to May 2027 but has now been extended to May 2028. This extension gives us valuable time to deepen our research and expand the project’s impact. Lately, we have been collecting more samples of animal manure […]
Visit to Orkugerðin to collect bone meal
Last week, we visited Orkugerðin, which produces bone meal from slaughterhouse waste. The meal is exported to Norway to Yara but is also used locally as fertilizer by nearby farmers. We’re interested in exploring whether Terraforming LIFE and Orkugerðin could collaborate, so we collected samples of the meal and sent them for chemical analysis. Ólafur […]
