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Mediebarometern 2024: Tema sociala medier
No full textMediebarometern är en årlig undersökning av den svenska befolkningens tillgång till, och användning av, olika typer av medier. Resultaten i 2024 års undersökning bygger på svar från omkring 6 000 slumpmässigt utvalda personer i åldern 9 till 85 år. I Mediebarometern 2024: Tema sociala medier analyseras hur sociala medier används i Sverige i dag. Rapporten belyser vilka plattformar som dominerar, hur tillgång till konton på olika plattformar och räckvidd skiljer sig i förhållande till kön och ålder, samt hur olika tjänster samspelar i dagens medielandskap. Rapporten är framtagen av Karin Hellingwerf vid Nordicom, Göteborgs universitet.
Strategi för fri rörlighet i Norden 2026-2030 : Beslutad vid Nordiska rådets session i Stockholm den 29 oktober 2025
No full textNordiska rådet vill göra Norden mer integrerat genom att undanröja byråkratiska gränshinder som försvårar för människor och företag att bo, arbeta och studera över gränserna. Nordiska rådets strategi för fri rörlighet i Norden 2026–2030 bygger på sju grundläggande rättigheter, bland annat rätten till arbete, utbildning, vård, tydliga skatteregler och digitala lösningar som fungerar över gränserna. Tre konkreta verktyg – en kunskapsbank, ett aktörsnätverk och tydliga mätindikatorer – stärker parlamentarikerna i arbetet när regeringarna drar benen efter sig. Målet är ett Norden där alla 28 miljoner nordbor kan leva, arbeta och röra sig fritt
Budget 2026
No full textDet nordiske budget spiller en central rolle som værktøj for overordnet styring og politisk prioritering i det nordiske samarbejde. Store samfundsmæssige udfordringer har også betydning for samarbejdet. Det kan eksempelvis være i forhold til hvordan det nordiske samarbejde imødegår konsekvenser af geopolitiske forandringer, øget digitalisering og klimaudfordringer. Øget international opmærksomhed omkring nordiske løsninger repræsenterer nye muligheder. Dette kræver et dynamisk og fleksibelt samarbejde, hvor budgettet er et vigtigt redskab til at realisere nye løsninger på de nye udfordringer
Civil preparedness in practice: Lessons and insights from Ukraine
No full textThe full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 proved a wake-up call for Ukrainians, and transformed civil preparedness from a theoretical concept into a vital survival and resilience practice.This paper examines Ukraine’s civil preparedness, using Lviv as a regional case study. Situated in the safer, western part of the country, the city has become a humanitarian aid hub, and serves as a testing ground for innovative crisis management, community mobilisation and resilience-building strategies. This research highlights the efforts of national and regional authorities. Local governments, universities, businesses and civil society continue to work together to deliver essential services such as energy, healthcare, education, and psychological and physical rehabilitation, while also protecting civilians and internally displaced persons. Key themes include multi-level governance, energy and healthcare adaptability, digital tools (e.g. the Diia platform for alerts and shelter mapping), and the increasing involvement of private business and volunteer networks in crisis management. The study also examines social and psychological resilience, including community-based practices such as “Toloka” and social-communicative strategies involving inspirational members of the community, art therapy and inclusive communication. The situation in Ukraine, and especially in Lviv, shows that effective civil preparedness relies on co-operation, adaptability and trust. These insights offer valuable lessons for the Nordic countries and others seeking to strengthen regional and community crisis resilience
Reliable environmental DNA detection of planktonic biodiversity : Minimum sample volume for DNA metabarcoding
No full textEnvironmental DNA-based detection has become an attractive method for determining biodiversity as it can provide more detailed information than traditional morphology-based approaches. Despite the availability of several guidelines, the workflow for marine environments has yet to be standardised. This complicates the comparison between samples across different monitoring programmes and projects. This project focused on the first step of the workflow – determining and standardising the minimum reliable sample volume needed to detect phytoplankton diversity. A test with four sample volumes (1000, 500, 200, 20 mL) was conducted with samples collected from the Baltic and North Seas and NW Atlantic Ocean. Across the studied samples, 200 mL was identified as a sufficient volume to detect various species. This represents an important first step towards standardising the eDNA-based approach.
Energy efficiency in the Nordics
No full textThe study focuses on energy efficiency initiatives in buildings and industry sectors across six Nordic countries: Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. The project has mapped objectives, targets, and strategies for energy efficiency, along with policy instruments and exemplary initiatives. It also examines key barriers to implementation and the transferability of best practices
Towards healthy and sustainable diets in Greenland and the Faroe Islands
No full textThis policy brief examines the interplay between the environmental, economic, and cultural determinants that shape food systems in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. By analysing food survey data, the brief provides insights into recent dietary trends and examines policy initiatives aimed at fostering healthier and more sustainable diets. It underscores the need for integrated approaches that enhance food self-sufficiency and sustainability, while preserving cultural traditions and enhancing social well-being. The brief concludes with key recommendations designed to promote healthy and sustainable diets in Greenland and the Faroe Islands
Veiting grunnþjónustu og aðgengi að þjónustu í dreifbýli á Norðurlöndum
No full textÞjónustuveiting er einn þeirra lykilþátta sem gera dreifbýlissvæði eftirsóknarverð og lífvænleg. Þættir á borð við fólksflutninga, stafvæðingu og loftslagsbreytingar hafa áhrif á bæði aðgengi að þjónustu og það hvaða þjónusta er álitin nauðsynleg fyrir daglegt líf í dreifbýli. Í þessu stefnuyfirliti er fjallað um niðurstöður verkefnisins Service Provision and Access to Services In Nordic Rural Areas – Secure, Trusted And For All Ages auk þess sem settar eru fram tillögur að stefnumótun
Wherever I lay my hat: Early career migration drivers and preferences
No full textWhat drives young adults in the Nordic region to stay, move, or return to their place of origin? This working paper explores the migration patterns and settlement preferences of Nordic individuals aged 25-39—a key period for long-term relocation decisions. Grounded in the Competence Mobility II project, the study examines how career opportunities, social ties, and lifestyle aspirations influence mobility choices across the region
Rethinking population shrinkage: Smart adaptation for Nordic municipalities and regions
No full textMany Nordic municipalities are experiencing population decline, ageing, and uneven demographic trends, creating challenges for economic sustainability, service provision, and infrastructure development. While growth has traditionally been the policy focus, these shifts require a different approach. Smart adaptation offers a way to rethink resource allocation, adjust services, and foster innovation to build more resilient communities. This policy brief explores how policymakers and planners can develop adaptive strategies to manage demographic change effectively. It highlights key principles of smart adaptation and provides practical insights for national, regional, and local decision-makers