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What new biodiversity conservation and endangered species rescue projects is Nornickel implementing?

In the summer of 2025, five cities of Nornickel's presence hosted the PonesLos marathon eco-camps for environmental volunteers.

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Caring for biodiversity is one of Nornickel’s key environmental priorities. In an earlier quiz, we explained how scientific research underpins the company’s wildlife conservation efforts. In recent years, Nornickel has developed and rolled out a large-scale biodiversity conservation program that includes ecosystem monitoring, protection and rescue of rare animal species, waterbody cleanup, and control of invasive plants. How well do you know Nornickel’s latest biodiversity conservation projects?

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What were the names of the humpback whales that Nornickel helped rescue?
Nornickel took part in rescuing two humpback whales in the Barents Sea near the village of Teriberka in the Murmansk Region. The first whale, named Stanislav, was rescued in June 2024—the operation lasted seven days. The second, Pyotr, was rescued in June 2026; his release took just 26 minutes thanks to the experience gained. Both whales had become entangled in fishing nets and would have died without assistance. Nornickel provided financial and material resources and engaged specialists to ensure the rescue operations were successful.

Nornickel took part in rescuing two humpback whales in the Barents Sea near the village of Teriberka in the Murmansk Region. The first whale, named Stanislav, was rescued in June 2024—the operation lasted seven days. The second, Pyotr, was rescued in June 2026; his release took just 26 minutes thanks to the experience gained. Both whales had become entangled in fishing nets and would have died without assistance. Nornickel provided financial and material resources and engaged specialists to ensure the rescue operations were successful.

Nornickel took part in rescuing two humpback whales in the Barents Sea near the village of Teriberka in the Murmansk Region. The first whale, named Stanislav, was rescued in June 2024—the operation lasted seven days. The second, Pyotr, was rescued in June 2026; his release took just 26 minutes thanks to the experience gained. Both whales had become entangled in fishing nets and would have died without assistance. Nornickel provided financial and material resources and engaged specialists to ensure the rescue operations were successful.
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Which endangered bird population did Nornickel help rescue?
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In 2022, at the Eastern Economic Forum, Nornickel and Russia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment signed an agreement to conserve rare bird species of the falcon family, in particular the gyrfalcon—the largest and most vulnerable species in this family. The company allocated 50 million rubles to support these efforts. Under the program, research sites were established in Yamal and Kamchatka to monitor and study the gyrfalcon population.

In 2022, at the Eastern Economic Forum, Nornickel and Russia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment signed an agreement to conserve rare bird species of the falcon family, in particular the gyrfalcon—the largest and most vulnerable species in this family. The company allocated 50 million rubles to support these efforts. Under the program, research sites were established in Yamal and Kamchatka to monitor and study the gyrfalcon population.

In 2022, at the Eastern Economic Forum, Nornickel and Russia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment signed an agreement to conserve rare bird species of the falcon family, in particular the gyrfalcon—the largest and most vulnerable species in this family. The company allocated 50 million rubles to support these efforts. Under the program, research sites were established in Yamal and Kamchatka to monitor and study the gyrfalcon population.
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Which other Red Data Book species, apart from humpback whales, have been the focus of Nornickel-supported rescue efforts?

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In addition to participating in humpback whale rescue efforts, Nornickel regularly supports the conservation of polar bears, one of the key Red Data Book species in Russia’s Arctic zone. In 2021, Nornickel and the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources signed an agreement on polar bear population monitoring, under which a scientific expedition to Wrangel Island was organized. Since then, the company has repeatedly taken part in rescue operations to assist injured and weakened bears in various Arctic regions. Nornickel funds the transportation of animals to rehabilitation centers and provides helicopters and other resources required for rescue operations.

In addition to participating in humpback whale rescue efforts, Nornickel regularly supports the conservation of polar bears, one of the key Red Data Book species in Russia’s Arctic zone. In 2021, Nornickel and the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources signed an agreement on polar bear population monitoring, under which a scientific expedition to Wrangel Island was organized. Since then, the company has repeatedly taken part in rescue operations to assist injured and weakened bears in various Arctic regions. Nornickel funds the transportation of animals to rehabilitation centers and provides helicopters and other resources required for rescue operations.

In addition to participating in humpback whale rescue efforts, Nornickel regularly supports the conservation of polar bears, one of the key Red Data Book species in Russia’s Arctic zone. In 2021, Nornickel and the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources signed an agreement on polar bear population monitoring, under which a scientific expedition to Wrangel Island was organized. Since then, the company has repeatedly taken part in rescue operations to assist injured and weakened bears in various Arctic regions. Nornickel funds the transportation of animals to rehabilitation centers and provides helicopters and other resources required for rescue operations.
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What is the name of the method used by Nornickel to restore animal populations as part of its biodiversity conservation

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Nornickel uses the method of reintroduction—the return of rare and endangered animal species to areas where they previously lived but from which they disappeared for various reasons.

Nornickel uses the method of reintroduction—the return of rare and endangered animal species to areas where they previously lived but from which they disappeared for various reasons.

Nornickel uses the method of reintroduction—the return of rare and endangered animal species to areas where they previously lived but from which they disappeared for various reasons.
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Which rare mollusk species is being restored in the Murmansk Region with support from Nornickel?
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With Nornickel’s support, the population of the European freshwater pearl mussel—a rare Red Data Book species that serves as an indicator of clean water—is being restored in the Murmansk Region. In 2026, 200 mussels were relocated to a stream in the Pasvik Nature Reserve. Scientists report a high survival rate, and further releases into other rivers in the Pechenga District are planned. The species had previously almost completely disappeared in Europe and Russia due to river pollution and human activity, which is why the freshwater pearl mussel is included in international and national Red Data Books.

With Nornickel’s support, the population of the European freshwater pearl mussel—a rare Red Data Book species that serves as an indicator of clean water—is being restored in the Murmansk Region. In 2026, 200 mussels were relocated to a stream in the Pasvik Nature Reserve. Scientists report a high survival rate, and further releases into other rivers in the Pechenga District are planned. The species had previously almost completely disappeared in Europe and Russia due to river pollution and human activity, which is why the freshwater pearl mussel is included in international and national Red Data Books.

With Nornickel’s support, the population of the European freshwater pearl mussel—a rare Red Data Book species that serves as an indicator of clean water—is being restored in the Murmansk Region. In 2026, 200 mussels were relocated to a stream in the Pasvik Nature Reserve. Scientists report a high survival rate, and further releases into other rivers in the Pechenga District are planned. The species had previously almost completely disappeared in Europe and Russia due to river pollution and human activity, which is why the freshwater pearl mussel is included in international and national Red Data Books.
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On which lake did Nornickel conduct its first underwater expedition to remove man-made waste from the water body?
The expedition to Lake Lama in the Krasnoyarsk Territory took place in late July 2026. Over the course of two days, volunteer divers from the 69th Parallel Club—most of them Nornickel employees—with support from the Diving into Ecology project team and the Our Norilsk Endowment Fund, made three dives to depths of up to 27 metres. They recovered old fishing nets and bags of rubbish from the lakebed and also discovered two sunken boats and several barrels.

The expedition to Lake Lama in the Krasnoyarsk Territory took place in late July 2026. Over the course of two days, volunteer divers from the 69th Parallel Club—most of them Nornickel employees—with support from the Diving into Ecology project team and the Our Norilsk Endowment Fund, made three dives to depths of up to 27 metres. They recovered old fishing nets and bags of rubbish from the lakebed and also discovered two sunken boats and several barrels.

The expedition to Lake Lama in the Krasnoyarsk Territory took place in late July 2026. Over the course of two days, volunteer divers from the 69th Parallel Club—most of them Nornickel employees—with support from the Diving into Ecology project team and the Our Norilsk Endowment Fund, made three dives to depths of up to 27 metres. They recovered old fishing nets and bags of rubbish from the lakebed and also discovered two sunken boats and several barrels.
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What innovative technology for stocking water bodies did Nornickel help develop and implement?
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Together with the Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nornickel developed and implemented a technology for restoring valuable fish populations using special incubator nests designed to increase fry survival rates. The devices, patented under the name Salmo-3000, replicate the natural conditions required for the development of juvenile fish. In 2025, the project was named the winner in the “Sustainable Practices in Agriculture” category and received the nationwide Green Award.
Together with the Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nornickel developed and implemented a technology for restoring valuable fish populations using special incubator nests designed to increase fry survival rates. The devices, patented under the name Salmo-3000, replicate the natural conditions required for the development of juvenile fish. In 2025, the project was named the winner in the “Sustainable Practices in Agriculture” category and received the nationwide Green Award.
Together with the Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nornickel developed and implemented a technology for restoring valuable fish populations using special incubator nests designed to increase fry survival rates. The devices, patented under the name Salmo-3000, replicate the natural conditions required for the development of juvenile fish. In 2025, the project was named the winner in the “Sustainable Practices in Agriculture” category and received the nationwide Green Award.
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Which fish population was restored in the Moncha River using incubator nests?
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In 2023, Kola MMC (a subsidiary of Nornickel), together with the Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, placed 10 incubator nests containing 30,000 sea trout eggs in the Moncha River. This fish species used to inhabit the rapids within the town limits of Monchegorsk but later disappeared.
In 2023, Kola MMC (a subsidiary of Nornickel), together with the Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, placed 10 incubator nests containing 30,000 sea trout eggs in the Moncha River. This fish species used to inhabit the rapids within the town limits of Monchegorsk but later disappeared.
In 2023, Kola MMC (a subsidiary of Nornickel), together with the Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, placed 10 incubator nests containing 30,000 sea trout eggs in the Moncha River. This fish species used to inhabit the rapids within the town limits of Monchegorsk but later disappeared.
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Which unique fish species, found only in a single relict lake on the Kola Peninsula, is being studied by Nornickel together with scientists from the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences?
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The Kildin cod is an endemic species found nowhere else in the world except for relict Lake Mogilnoe on Kildin Island in the Murmansk Region. This distinct population emerged approximately 1,000 years ago when the lake became isolated from the Barents Sea. The fish is uniquely adapted to life in a stratified environment characterized by fluctuating salinity levels and a hydrogen sulfide–rich bottom layer, making it a valuable subject for microevolutionary research. In 2025, Nornickel organized a scientific expedition to Lake Mogilnoe in collaboration with the Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Kola Mining and Metallurgical Company (Kola GMK). Researchers conducted deep-water studies of the lake and its inhabitants. According to expert estimates, only around 200 individuals of this Red Data Book species remain in the lake. Laboratory analysis of cod specimens collected in late 2025 is continuing into 2026.
The Kildin cod is an endemic species found nowhere else in the world except for relict Lake Mogilnoe on Kildin Island in the Murmansk Region. This distinct population emerged approximately 1,000 years ago when the lake became isolated from the Barents Sea. The fish is uniquely adapted to life in a stratified environment characterized by fluctuating salinity levels and a hydrogen sulfide–rich bottom layer, making it a valuable subject for microevolutionary research. In 2025, Nornickel organized a scientific expedition to Lake Mogilnoe in collaboration with the Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Kola Mining and Metallurgical Company (Kola GMK). Researchers conducted deep-water studies of the lake and its inhabitants. According to expert estimates, only around 200 individuals of this Red Data Book species remain in the lake. Laboratory analysis of cod specimens collected in late 2025 is continuing into 2026.
The Kildin cod is an endemic species found nowhere else in the world except for relict Lake Mogilnoe on Kildin Island in the Murmansk Region. This distinct population emerged approximately 1,000 years ago when the lake became isolated from the Barents Sea. The fish is uniquely adapted to life in a stratified environment characterized by fluctuating salinity levels and a hydrogen sulfide–rich bottom layer, making it a valuable subject for microevolutionary research. In 2025, Nornickel organized a scientific expedition to Lake Mogilnoe in collaboration with the Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Kola Mining and Metallurgical Company (Kola GMK). Researchers conducted deep-water studies of the lake and its inhabitants. According to expert estimates, only around 200 individuals of this Red Data Book species remain in the lake. Laboratory analysis of cod specimens collected in late 2025 is continuing into 2026.
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What large-scale plan for the restoration of aquatic bioresources is Nornickel implementing through the 2050s?
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Under an agreement with Rosrybolovstvo (the Russian Federal Agency for Fishery), Norilsk-Taymyr Energy Company (NTEK), a Nornickel subsidiary, plans to release 510 million juveniles of valuable fish species—sturgeon, muksun, broad whitefish (chir), whitefish (sig), and nelma—into water bodies of the Norilo-Pyasinskaya lake and river system between 2033 and 2050 to fully restore aquatic bioresources.
Under an agreement with Rosrybolovstvo (the Russian Federal Agency for Fishery), Norilsk-Taymyr Energy Company (NTEK), a Nornickel subsidiary, plans to release 510 million juveniles of valuable fish species—sturgeon, muksun, broad whitefish (chir), whitefish (sig), and nelma—into water bodies of the Norilo-Pyasinskaya lake and river system between 2033 and 2050 to fully restore aquatic bioresources.
Under an agreement with Rosrybolovstvo (the Russian Federal Agency for Fishery), Norilsk-Taymyr Energy Company (NTEK), a Nornickel subsidiary, plans to release 510 million juveniles of valuable fish species—sturgeon, muksun, broad whitefish (chir), whitefish (sig), and nelma—into water bodies of the Norilo-Pyasinskaya lake and river system between 2033 and 2050 to fully restore aquatic bioresources.
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Why did Nornickel develop an interactive map of biodiversity conservation projects?
Nornickel developed the interactive map of biodiversity conservation projects to visualize its biodiversity initiatives and showcase Russian environmental practices on the international stage, particularly at the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. The map consolidates the company’s initiatives across its three regions of operation—Krasnoyarsk Krai, Zabaikalsky Krai, and Murmansk Region—systematizes them by type, and makes them accessible to a broad audience, from businesses and research organizations to schoolchildren and students. The map was first presented in October 2026 in the Russian pavilion at the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity; following the presentation, the company made the online version of the map publicly available.
Nornickel developed the interactive map of biodiversity conservation projects to visualize its biodiversity initiatives and showcase Russian environmental practices on the international stage, particularly at the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. The map consolidates the company’s initiatives across its three regions of operation—Krasnoyarsk Krai, Zabaikalsky Krai, and Murmansk Region—systematizes them by type, and makes them accessible to a broad audience, from businesses and research organizations to schoolchildren and students. The map was first presented in October 2026 in the Russian pavilion at the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity; following the presentation, the company made the online version of the map publicly available.
Nornickel developed the interactive map of biodiversity conservation projects to visualize its biodiversity initiatives and showcase Russian environmental practices on the international stage, particularly at the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. The map consolidates the company’s initiatives across its three regions of operation—Krasnoyarsk Krai, Zabaikalsky Krai, and Murmansk Region—systematizes them by type, and makes them accessible to a broad audience, from businesses and research organizations to schoolchildren and students. The map was first presented in October 2026 in the Russian pavilion at the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity; following the presentation, the company made the online version of the map publicly available.
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What tool is Nornickel testing to assess the effectiveness of its biodiversity conservation projects?
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In collaboration with the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nornickel has adapted the Integrated Ecosystem Health Indicator (IIEH) methodology to its own ecosystems. At several experimental sites in the Murmansk Region with varying levels of industrial impact, scientists are monitoring indicator species of plants, animals, and birds. Within a few years, the company plans to provide a clear assessment of how effective this tool is and, if results are positive, to promote its wider adoption
In collaboration with the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nornickel has adapted the Integrated Ecosystem Health Indicator (IIEH) methodology to its own ecosystems. At several experimental sites in the Murmansk Region with varying levels of industrial impact, scientists are monitoring indicator species of plants, animals, and birds. Within a few years, the company plans to provide a clear assessment of how effective this tool is and, if results are positive, to promote its wider adoption
In collaboration with the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nornickel has adapted the Integrated Ecosystem Health Indicator (IIEH) methodology to its own ecosystems. At several experimental sites in the Murmansk Region with varying levels of industrial impact, scientists are monitoring indicator species of plants, animals, and birds. Within a few years, the company plans to provide a clear assessment of how effective this tool is and, if results are positive, to promote its wider adoption
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What flora-related problem is Nornickel addressing together with the Avrorin Botanical Garden of the Institute?
Nornickel backs initiatives tackling invasive plant species in the Kola Peninsula’s Arctic zone. Specialists at the Avrorin Botanical Garden have identified key species of concern: giant hogweed, rugosa rose, Himalayan balsam (touch-me-not), and lupine. When these plants spread, they suppress other vegetation and disrupt established ecosystems, making it necessary to control their expansion.
Nornickel backs initiatives tackling invasive plant species in the Kola Peninsula’s Arctic zone. Specialists at the Avrorin Botanical Garden have identified key species of concern: giant hogweed, rugosa rose, Himalayan balsam (touch-me-not), and lupine. When these plants spread, they suppress other vegetation and disrupt established ecosystems, making it necessary to control their expansion.
Nornickel backs initiatives tackling invasive plant species in the Kola Peninsula’s Arctic zone. Specialists at the Avrorin Botanical Garden have identified key species of concern: giant hogweed, rugosa rose, Himalayan balsam (touch-me-not), and lupine. When these plants spread, they suppress other vegetation and disrupt established ecosystems, making it necessary to control their expansion.
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What is the duration of Nornickel’s corporate biodiversity conservation programme?
In 2025, the year of its 90th anniversary, Nornickel announced the launch of a new corporate biodiversity conservation programme designed to run for 10 years. The programme consolidates all of the company’s existing and planned biodiversity projects, including fish stocking, reintroduction of certain animal species, control of invasive plants, and other initiatives. This systematic work on biodiversity conservation aligns with one of the priorities of the national goal “Ecological Well‑being”—the conservation of biological diversity and the sustainable development of natural territories. Nornickel will summarize the programme’s results in the year of its 100th anniversary.
In 2025, the year of its 90th anniversary, Nornickel announced the launch of a new corporate biodiversity conservation programme designed to run for 10 years. The programme consolidates all of the company’s existing and planned biodiversity projects, including fish stocking, reintroduction of certain animal species, control of invasive plants, and other initiatives. This systematic work on biodiversity conservation aligns with one of the priorities of the national goal “Ecological Well‑being”—the conservation of biological diversity and the sustainable development of natural territories. Nornickel will summarize the programme’s results in the year of its 100th anniversary.
In 2025, the year of its 90th anniversary, Nornickel announced the launch of a new corporate biodiversity conservation programme designed to run for 10 years. The programme consolidates all of the company’s existing and planned biodiversity projects, including fish stocking, reintroduction of certain animal species, control of invasive plants, and other initiatives. This systematic work on biodiversity conservation aligns with one of the priorities of the national goal “Ecological Well‑being”—the conservation of biological diversity and the sustainable development of natural territories. Nornickel will summarize the programme’s results in the year of its 100th anniversary.
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Don’t worry—even industrial giants started small. You’ve already taken the first step by showing interest. Visit the “Preserving Ecosystems” website, read about the 10‑year programme and how Nornickel supports nature, then take the quiz again. You might be pleasantly surprised by your results.

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