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Interdisciplinary research : Key results and impact of the research initiative 2018–2026
No full textThe report highlights what twelve research projects on interdisciplinary research have achieved
NordicSpatial : Marine Spatial Management Tool
No full text The Nordic Spatial project has created the NordicSpatial mapping tool – a free, web-based map tool for data sharing and cross-border collaboration. The aim of the project was to facilitate a holistic approach to cross-border marine spatial planning in the Nordic and Baltic states and create a shared understanding of the marine environment across national boundaries. The mapping tool allows users to combine and visualize marine data from different national and regional sources, and supports a common knowledge base for sustainable and coordinated management of marine resources in the Nordic and Baltic regions. The NordicSpatial tool is currently a demonstrator tool, demonstrating functionality in real scenarios with authoritative data. With further development, it could become a fully operational tool for coordinated marine spatial management across borders
Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECM) and Indigenous-led Conservation in the Nordic region and the wider Arctic
No full textThis workshop report is based on a workshop held in Tromsoe, Norway, in 2024 about “Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures” (OECM) in the Nordic regions and the Arctic marine environment. The workshop provided an overview of the current range and understanding of international and national criteria used for the identification of “Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures” (OECM) in the Nordic regions and the Arctic marine environment. The workshop also shared and discussed case studies that explore the role of Indigenous sustainable management practices, including Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), and other Indigenous management approaches
Nordic cities: pathways towards climate neutrality
No full textThis report is the culmination of the Nordic Climate Neutral Cities (NCNC) project, which examines how cities in the Nordic Region are striving to achieve climate neutrality through spatial planning. Funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers, the project ran from 2021 to 2024 in the scope of the Nordic Thematic Group for Green and Inclusive Urban Development (TGA). Based on a multilevel governance approach and in-depth analysis of nine case studies – Aarhus and Vejle (Denmark), Tampere and Oulu (Finland), Reykjavík (Iceland), Trondheim and Kristiansand (Norway) and Lund and Växjö (Sweden) – the report provides new insights into governance challenges, financial constraints, regulatory barriers and spatial planning trade-offs. The report also highlights Nordic cities’ leadership, strong climate commitments and innovative local solutions. The findings underscore the need for improved governance coordination, stronger financial support and policy adjustments to accelerate climate action
Nitrogen deposition in the Nordic countries : Results from two research projects focused on Nordic nature and air pollution
No full textThe report presents results from two research projects, focusing on nitrogen deposition to terrestrial nature areas in the Nordic countries. Nordic Nature & Nitrogen aimed to update the regional air pollution models used in Denmark, Norway and Sweden with a more comprehensive description of ammonia deposition, and investigate the consequences of this update for nitrogen deposition to sensitive nature areas and the impact on biodiversity. Benefit Nature aimed to establish the research base for development of an economic valuation system for air pollution (EVA-Nature) to assess socio-economic benefits from reduction of nitrogen deposition to sensitive terrestrial nature areas. An important outcome of the projects are recommendations for Nordic research priorities and policy development for air pollution, especially with respect to emissions of ammonia
"Att sticka ut även i de grupper där man hör till" : Villkor och samarbeten för lgbti-personer som tillhör flera minoriteter i Norden
No full text Lgbti-personers levnadsvillkor påverkas inte bara av samhällets normer om sexuell läggning eller könsidentitet, utan även av normer gällande andra sociala kategorier som till exempel kön, etnicitet, hudfärg, religiös tillhörighet och socioekonomisk status. Vilken roll som dessa faktorer spelar finns det begränsad kunskap om och marginaliserade undergrupper inom sexuella minoriteter förbises ofta. Flera projekt finansierade av Nordisk jämställdhetsfond och Nordisk lgbti-fond vill förändra det och fokuserar på frågor som rör just lgbti-personer som tillhör flera minoriteter. I denna publikation ges en inblick i de nordiska samarbetsprojekten: vilka problem och utmaningar projekten har identifierat, hur de mött dem och vilka konkreta resultat de kunnat se
Nordic Climate Change Forum for Fisheries and Aquaculture
No full textThe NMTT-ICES Nordic Climate Change Forum for Fisheries and Aquaculture serves as a platform for industry stakeholders and governments to collaborate and advance our understanding in addressing the pressing challenges of climate change in fisheries and aquaculture. There are numerous aspects at the intersection of climate change and fisheries and aquaculture as outlined in the First ICES-NMTT Forum meeting in 2021. Food systems are responsible for a third of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) according to Crippa et al. (2021). Therefore, reducing emissions across food value chains is crucial. Consumers play a pivotal role in this process by shifting their food demand toward products with lower GHG emissions and minimizing food waste. Given that seafood generally has lower GHG emissions compared to other foods , the fisheries and aquaculture sectors have an important role to play.
Growing food(ies): Empowering youth in the Nordic food systems
No full textFood production is a cornerstone of Nordic societies and is undergoing major change due to the green transition. While this shift brings new opportunities for innovation and value creation in rural food systems, youth interest in agri-food careers is declining. Contributing factors include sectoral restructuring, technological shifts, demographic changes, urbanisation and the concentration of education and employment opportunities in cities. A 2024–2025 project funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers investigates how to strengthen youth participation in Nordic (and Baltic) food systems through literature review, workshops, surveys and a reference group of youth representatives in food production sectors. This policy brief presents suggested actions across five key recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders in the agri-food and education sectors to reverse the negative trend.
Higher education beyond major urban areas in the Nordics
No full textThe Nordic countries are widely recognised for their accessible and inclusive higher education systems, which are considered important drivers of innovation, equity and competitiveness in the knowledge economy. While metropolitan and well-established traditional universities often benefit from strong institutional capacity, stable student numbers and robust research infrastructure, higher education institutions in regional centres and smaller towns operate under different conditions. The new EDYNORA report explores the role of higher education institutions located outside major cities in supporting local and regional development, with a particular focus on their impact on labour markets, youth attraction and retention and the overall attractiveness of the given area. Drawing on empirical material from six case studies across the Nordic countries, the study identifies key lessons to guide policymakers and practitioners in establishing and developing appealing learning environments in small towns and rural areas across the Nordic Region
A small step for digitalisation, a giant leap for humanity? Reflections on human-centredness in the public sector
No full textThe human being is at the heart of the Nordic cooperation project, Nordic DigiGov Lab, funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers. The focus is on making it easier for citizens in the Nordic and Baltic countries to navigate through various life events with the help of digital public services. In this publication, we highlight different perspectives of human-centredness and reflect on the various components from three different dimensions: governance, public services and innovation. How are these dimensions interconnected? How should priorities be set from a human-centric perspective? What are the limits and possibilities for public administration to work in a human-centric way? Our aim is not to provide ready-made answers but to encourage questions and discussions – alongside decision-makers, practitioners, researchers, and others with an interest in the topic