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Bellona, a Norwegian environmental foundation, faced a financial crisis in mid-summer 2026. The organization required eight million kroner to avoid bankruptcy, but only received 13 million kroner through private donations and corporate sponsorships. The delay in receiving government aid, particularly from the Directorate for Atomic and Radiation Safety (DSA) and the Ministry of Defence, contributed to the acute funding shortage.

DSA had promised 16.1 million kroner over three years to Bellona, but the payment remained unprocessed as of July 21st, 2026. Bellona's director, Sveinung Rotevatn, stated that the organization relies heavily on timely disbursements to fulfill its obligations and continue its projects. The foundation currently employs staff in Norway, Lithuania, and other countries, primarily funded by DSA and Norad.

The delay in receiving the government aid forced Bellona to use alternative funding sources, such as staff salaries from other countries, which was not ideal. Rotevatn attributed the delay to bureaucratic hurdles within DSA and the delayed Norad aid. Despite the financial challenges, Bellona remains committed to fulfilling its contractual obligations and advancing its projects, particularly in the Russia project.