Swedish government agency managing marine and freshwater ecosystems
Havs- och vattenmyndigheten (HaV) is Sweden's national authority for marine and freshwater stewardship, operating under government mandate with approximately 340 staff. The hiring mix — dominated by research and environmental roles with growing demand for senior expertise — reflects operational scale-up in monitoring, compliance, and ecosystem management. Active projects span remote sensing, fisheries control, and EU regulation alignment, while pain points center on knowledge supply for aquatic monitoring and resource prioritization in a complex regulatory environment.
Notable leadership hires: Department Head
HaV is a Swedish government agency responsible for coordinating marine conservation, freshwater management, and sustainable use of aquatic resources. Based in Göteborg, the organization operates across three primary areas: environmental monitoring (including remote sensing and eDNA methods), fisheries regulation and control investigations, and alignment with EU directives. The agency manages research programs, disseminates marine science knowledge, and supports ecosystem-based management frameworks. Operations are structured around sustainable development goals and long-term environmental stewardship.
HaV coordinates work on living seas, lakes, and waterways across Sweden on behalf of the government. The agency operates under a mandate to create sustainable public benefit and ensure environmental resources are managed for current and future generations.
HaV is headquartered in Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra Götaland, Sweden, in modern offices in the Gullbergsvass district, approximately 10–15 minutes' walk from Gothenburg Central Station.
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