Sustainable development

The Nordic countries agree that the whole Region has to work together towards sustainable development. Achieving sustainable development is an ambitious but necessary goal. There is no other alternative: we must improve global welfare and quality of life while conserving the capacity of the earth to support life in all its diversity.

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The Nordic Region as the most sustainable and integrated region in the world

Action Plan 2021 to 2024

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News

29.06.24 | News

Preserving our planet: the vital role of forests

Forests are vital for our planet, providing clean air, homes for wildlife and resources we rely on. As researchers and policymakers from all over the world meet in Stockholm to discuss the future of our forests, one thing is certain, we will have to collaborate across sectors and border...

19.06.24 | News

Income disparities increasing within and between Nordic regions – State of the Nordic Region 2024

Despite signs of resilience and economic recovery, the Nordic countries face significant challenges when it comes to demographic changes and persistent regional disparities, according to the report State of the Nordic Region 2024, published on 19 June.

18.06.24 | News

We must all be able to live, work and do business in every part of the Nordic Region

08.05.24 | News

“Climate adaptation requires stronger political leadership”

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Declarations

28.11.23 | Declaration

A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING from The Nordic Tripartite Dialogue on the Green Transition on the Nordic Labour Market

We, the representatives from the Nordic governments and the social partners in the Nordic countries, met in Reykjavík the 1st of December 2023 for a Nordic Tripartite Dialogue on the Green Transition on the Nordic Labour Market.

10.08.23 | Declaration

Policy commitment: Reducing food waste for a green Nordic Region

On 21 August 2023, the Nordic Council of Ministers for Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Food and Forestry (MR-FJLS) met in Keflavik to renew its commitment to Agenda 2030 and the Nord...

11.11.22 | Declaration

Declaration from the Nordic Transport Ministerial Meeting

The Nordic transport ministers from Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway have gathered in Fredrikstad on 7 and 8 November 2022 and discussed topics of mutual interest.

09.11.21 | Declaration

Art and culture as promoters of sustainable development

The Nordic Ministers of Culture approved the following Declaration at their meeting in Copenhagen on 3 November 2021.

24.06.21 | Declaration

Towards sustainable food systems – the Nordic approach

The ministers of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Food and Forestry of the Nordic Countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, and Greenland, Faroe Islands and Åland Isla...

11.05.20 | Declaration

Declaration on Nordic commitment for the global climate agenda

Declaration on Nordic commitment for the global climate agenda.

20.08.19 | Declaration

Our Vision 2030

Information

17.11.23 | Information

Programme for the Nordic Pavilion at COP28

With more than 70 events, the Nordic Pavilion will be covering a wide range of topics on climate change and climate solutions. Join us at COP28 from 1 to 11 December.

01.11.23 | Information

Working groups in the environmental and climate sector

26.10.23 | Information

Nordic Stocktake & Visions – Pathways to climate neutrality

03.12.22 | Information

Nordic Region present at UN summit on biodiversity, COP15

17.08.22 | Information

The Nordic Council of Ministers and sustainable development

01.04.22 | Information

Joint action on sustainable development, gender equality and children and young people

21.12.21 | Information

The Foreign Desk: The road to greener travel habits in the Nordics

21.12.21 | Information

The Foreign Desk: How to achieve carbon neutrality in the Nordics

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Publications

28.06.24

Better and harmonized statistics on plastic material flows A summary report from a Nordic workshop

Publication number

2024:527

28.06.24

Equines in the Nordics: History, status and genetics

Publication number

2024:05

18.06.24

Sustainable and accessible events

Publication number

2024:026

17.06.24

Nordic view on data needs and scenario settings for full life cycle building environmental assessment

Publication number

2024:428

14.06.24

Access and Rights to Genetic Resources 2023 – The Kalmar II Declaration

Publication number

2024:772

14.06.24

Nordic action for climate – NDF RESULTS REPORT 2023

13.06.24

Nordic Network for Circular Construction WP 3 - Metrics for circularity

Publication number

nord2024:024

11.06.24

Bæredygtige og tilgængelige arrangementer

Publication number

2024:012

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Funding opportunities

17.05.24 | Funding opportunities

Konkurrenceudsættelse: Kontrakt om evaluering af den nordiske ekspertgruppe for bæredygtig udvikling

Nordisk Ministerråd (NMR), afholder hermed en konkurrenceudsættelse af Kontrakt om evaluering af den nordiske ekspertgruppe for bæredygtig udvikling i perioden 2021-2024.

25.03.24 | Funding opportunities

Public Procurement: Implementing the COP28 Global Stocktake Decision in the Nordics and Beyond

Invitation to tender for the project “Implementing the COP28 Global Stocktake Decision in the Nordics and Beyond: Solutions in line with 1.5°C Pathways"

13.03.24 | Funding opportunities

Public Procurement: Integrated Strategies for air and climate mitigation measures to reduce emissions from the Agricultural Sector in the Nordic Countries.

Invitation to tender for the project “Integrated Strategies for air and climate mitigation measures to reduce emissions of Ammonia, Nitrogen, and Methane from the Agricultural Sector in t...

24.01.24 | Funding opportunities

Yggdrasil – The Living Nordic City

Focused on promoting nature-based solutions in Nordic cities, the project centers on the 3-30-300 principle, which is a rule of thumb for urban trees and greening, emphasizing biodiversit...

19.12.23 | Funding opportunities

Prosperous Future – 2nd Round of the Application Programme for Civil Society Cooperation in the Region

The application programme is now closed. The 2nd round of the application programme, Prosperous Future, is now open. The programme supports Nordic organisations’ cooperation for a gre...

22.11.23 | Funding opportunities

Udlysning fra det Nordiske Fiskerisamarbejde under Nordisk Ministerråd til nordiske samarbejdsprojekter om innovation indenfor bæredygtig havøkonomi

Med udlysningen ønsker det Nordiske Fiskerisamarbejde at bygge på de nordiske landes stærke forudsætninger indenfor bæredygtig havøkonomi, og derved understøtte mulighederne i den grønne,...

23.10.23 | Funding opportunities

Invitation to tender for project on How do companies respond to the EU Taxonomy

The Nordic Working Group for Environment and Economy (NME) under the Nordic Council of Ministers is inviting tenders for a project on how companies respond to the EU Taxonomy. The deadlin...

27.07.18 | Funding opportunities

Nordic Development Fund: Grant Financing

The Nordic Development Fund (NDF) provides financing for climate change projects in lower income countries, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.

Sustainable development

The Nordic Region as the most sustainable and integrated region in the world

Content

Preserving our planet: the vital role of forests

Income disparities increasing within and between Nordic regions – State of the Nordic Region 2024

We must all be able to live, work and do business in every part of the Nordic Region

On land, at sea, and in the air – in a sustainable region

Committee: Producer responsibility should result in more sustainable textiles

Nordic co-operation in the Arctic is more important than ever

New analysis set to streamline efforts to promote freedom of movement

“Climate adaptation requires stronger political leadership”

A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING from The Nordic Tripartite Dialogue on the Green Transition on the Nordic Labour Market

Policy commitment: Reducing food waste for a green Nordic Region

Declaration from the Nordic Transport Ministerial Meeting

Art and culture as promoters of sustainable development

Towards sustainable food systems – the Nordic approach

Declaration on Nordic commitment for the global climate agenda

Our Vision 2030

Programme for the Nordic Pavilion at COP28

Working groups in the environmental and climate sector

Nordic Stocktake & Visions – Pathways to climate neutrality

Nordic Region present at UN summit on biodiversity, COP15

The Nordic Council of Ministers and sustainable development

Joint action on sustainable development, gender equality and children and young people

The Foreign Desk: The road to greener travel habits in the Nordics

The Foreign Desk: How to achieve carbon neutrality in the Nordics

Konkurrenceudsættelse: Kontrakt om evaluering af den nordiske ekspertgruppe for bæredygtig udvikling

Public Procurement: Implementing the COP28 Global Stocktake Decision in the Nordics and Beyond

Public Procurement: Integrated Strategies for air and climate mitigation measures to reduce emissions from the Agricultural Sector in the Nordic Countries.

Yggdrasil – The Living Nordic City

Prosperous Future – 2nd Round of the Application Programme for Civil Society Cooperation in the Region

Udlysning fra det Nordiske Fiskerisamarbejde under Nordisk Ministerråd til nordiske samarbejdsprojekter om innovation indenfor bæredygtig havøkonomi

Invitation to tender for project on How do companies respond to the EU Taxonomy

Nordic Development Fund: Grant Financing