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Economic vulnerability in different stages of life : Nordic knowledge base with key messages and a focus on gender equality
No full textDespite well-developed welfare systems in the Nordic countries, poverty is a growing problem. More Nordic citizens face economic vulnerability today than ten years ago, and in several of the Nordic countries the gap between rich and poor has increased. The growing number of children living in poverty is particularly serious, as is the fact that many pensioners, especially women, are living in economic hardship. It is therefore necessary to consider all stages of life in order to more effectively tackle poverty. This knowledge base describes economic vulnerability through all phases of life and shows the conditions of different groups. It also addresses economic violence in different forms, the consequences for victims and the need for support structures The report has been produced by Nordic Information on Gender (NIKK) a co-operative body under the Nordic Council of Ministers
A Nordic initiative for research and innovation on responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence
No full textA discussion paper for the Nordic Heads of Research Councils (NORDHORCS)
Preventing Sexual Harassment at Work : Nordic Research Initiative 2021-2023
No full textSexual harassment at work is a challenge for the Nordic labour market and to the goal of creating an inclusive, gender equal and cohesive region. International and Nordic studies alike show that sexual harassment exists in all sectors of the labour market and that it has serious negative consequences. Therefore, the five Nordic gender equality ministers decided to allocate funding for new research on sexual harassment at work in the Nordic Region.The goal was predominantly to contribute towards new knowledge, with a focus on preventive measures and intervention methods. The research funding initiative was carried out 2021-2023 in collaboration between the Nordic sectors for gender equality, culture and working life and the Nordic Committee for Children and Young People. In this publication you can read more about the research initiative, the projects and their key messages
POLICY BRIEF – Batterier i nordiske småsamfund
No full textBornholm, Færøerne og Island står over for specifikke udfordringer med batteriaffald, og projektet ’Batterier i nordiske småsamfund’ har haft til formål at analysere data, de reguleringsmæssige rammebetingelser, barrierer og muligheder for at styrke miljøvenligt forbrug og bortskaffelse af batterier og akkumulatorer i de tre samfund nu og i fremtiden. Alle fundene og de konkrete anbefalinger til myndighederne i Bornholm, Færøerne og Island er kort opsummeret i disse policy briefs
Waste incineration in the Nordic countries : A status assessment with regard to emissions and recycling
No full textThe Nordic countries have long since adopted waste incineration instead of landfilling to handle their combustible waste while decreasing the environmental impact. In this report, we compare the countries and look into the future of waste incineration by trying to answer questions like: • How important is waste incineration for the energy sector in the Nordic countries?• Can circular economy goals be achieved while the waste sector continues to supply electricity and heat? • Is it possible to determine an optimal size of the sector in the Nordic countries?• What is the role of technology development and environmental legislation in the sector's path to reduced emissions? • Can CC(U)S be implemented in an environmentally responsible and profitable way? If so, what policy framework is needed for this? • What policy instruments are needed for an optimal level of waste incineration
Nordic action for climate – NDF RESULTS REPORT 2023
No full textThe Nordic Development Fund is the joint Nordic international finance institution (IFI) focusing on the nexus between climate change and development in lower income countries. NDF's 2023 Results Report highlights NDF's contributions to tackling global challenges at the intersection of climate and development. This report is enriched with data and showcasing voices behind the data. This year, NDF's co-financing contributed to catalysing EUR 1.4. billion additional climate finance and increasing access to clean energy to 57 million people, of which 50% are women. NDF also supported jobs for over 85,000 people in the countries we work in, of which 40% are women. In this report, you will see gender equality actively reflected in the projects and data that we are showcasing
Nordic Network for Circular Construction : WP 3 - Metrics for circularity
No full textThis report constitutes the final delivery of Work Package 3 in the Nordic Network for Circular Construction (NNCC) programme. The programme's goal is to accelerate the implementation of circular economy practices in the Nordic construction sector. WP 3 aims to develop a joint Nordic monitoring model for circular construction. The present report summarises findings and conclusions from a two-year effort identifying and analysing indicators for circular construction. Stakeholders from the Nordic countries have been involved in discussing the feasibility and relevance of several hundred indicators. 11 indicators have been thoroughly analysed. A strategy for implementation of the new monitoring framework for circular construction is proposed
Nordic Networks for Circular Construction : Policy Pathways for Fostering Circular Transition in Construction in the Nordic Region
No full textThe Nordic Networks for Circular Construction project from 2021 to 2024. Its aim was to spearhead the adoption of circular economy principles within the construction sectors of Nordic countries. The project was structured based on the following focus areas: Barriers and Opportunities Metrics for Circularity Cultural Change Dissemination National Fora for Circular Construction Green Public Procurement as a Lever for Circular Economy This Executive Report seeks to synthesise the essential findings from these themes and distil them into actionable insights and strategic recommendations to further advance circular construction practices across the Nordic region
Samstarfsáætlun Norrænu ráðherranefndarinnar umefnahags- og fjármálastefnu 2025–2030
No full textNorræna ráðherranefndin um efnahags- og fjármál (MR-FINANS) mun á tímabilinu 2025–2030 vinna saman að því að stuðla að efnahagsþróun og velferð á Norðurlöndum og tryggja efnahagslega skilvirk og félagslega réttlát græn umskipti í hinu norræna hagkerfi. Norrænt samstarf á sviði efnahags- og fjármála skal stuðla að stefnumótun og lausnum sem efla samkeppnisfærni og viðnámsþol norrænu hagkerfanna og sem auka á sjálfbæran hátt vaxtarmöguleika á Norðurlöndum. Samstarfið skal styðja við lausnir á sameiginlegum áskorunum varðandi efnahagsstefnu og stuðla að styrkari efnahagsstefnu í norrænu löndunum.
Nordic Co-operation Programme for Business Policy 2025–2030
No full textThe co-operation programme for the business sector describes the political priorities and goals for this area, including construction and housing, for the 2025–2030 period. The co-operation programme takes its starting point from the mission of the Nordic Council of Ministers to contribute towards realising the vision of a Nordic Region which is the world’s most sustainable and integrated region by 2030. The three main objectives of the programme place focus on accelerating the green and digital transition, on making the Nordic Region a leader within sustainable business models and the circular economy, and on achieving stronger regional and global market potentials for Nordic businesses.