Environmental Incentives and Nordic SMEs
Environmental Incentives and Nordic SMEs

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Published: 2005

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 9789289336529

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Abstract: This report identifies and investigates environmental incentives available for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Nordic countries. These comprise grants and loans for environmental management, environmental technology, environmental employment and sectoral competitiveness, and energy efficiency and renewables. From a total of 15 currently or recently available schemes, seven incentives are selected and 23 beneficiaries interviewed to explore impacts on environmental performance and economic competitiveness. The survey allows the ranking of environmental impacts in order of significance, based on information provided by the SMEs. It also highlights economic effects and environmental learning, and it draws conclusions relating to the practical value of Nordic environmental incentives, administrative procedures, company experiences and future expectations

National targets and local incentives for the management of natural areas in the Nordic countries
National targets and local incentives for the management of natural areas in the Nordic countries

Author: Trzepacz, Steffen

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2021-03-22

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 9289369256

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Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2021-506/ The project uncovers municipal incentives for meeting national targets for preservation of existing (or establishment of new) nature areas in spatial planning and land management, and pinpoint possible discrepancies between the national targets and local incentives, through case studies that present insights on how the municipalities in the Nordic countries take biodiversity, cultural aspects and outdoor activities into account in their spatial planning. The cases cover varying themes and conflicts between interests and provides an overview of different considerations that are at stake when planning and balancing land use. Through a mapping of different strategies and policy instruments affecting land use planning, PlanMiljø have compiled recommendations on how to improve the process of land use planning to avoid conflicts between stakeholders.

An integrated and effective Nordic ecosystem for innovation and green growth:
An integrated and effective Nordic ecosystem for innovation and green growth:

Author: Idar Kreutzer

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2018-10-26

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9289358068

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Job creation and green growth are top political priorities in all Nordic countries. New jobs will be created in existing companies and organizations, but a significant number of new jobs will have to be created in new companies based on new technologies and new business models. At the same time, the Nordic countries have all set ambitious targets for reductions in carbon emissions, and pledged to transform to a low carbon economy. The green transition is a challenging task, but does also represent major business opportunities. New companies are developed by innovative entrepreneurs throughout the Nordics. They need access to relevant, competent risk capital to grow, to create value and new jobs.

Use of Economic Instruments in Nordic Environmental Policy 2018–2021
Use of Economic Instruments in Nordic Environmental Policy 2018–2021

Author: Eriksson, Flintull Annica

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2023-06-16

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9289376198

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Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2023-520/ This is the nineth quadrennial report on the use of economic instruments in Nordic environmental policy published by the Nordic Working Group for Environment and Economics. The report contains two parts. Part 1 summarizes the most significant developments in the use of economic instruments in the environmental policies in the Nordic countries. It provides an overview of new instruments or major changes to existing instruments from 2018 to 2021 in the Nordic countries. The biggest changes are seen in the transport sector and in the field of energy and air pollution. Part 2 provides an overview of policies and instruments the Nordic countries have used to promote clean technologies. Most common is the use of a mix of environmental taxes and subsidies. Each country has chosen different technological paths depending on national and sector characteristics, as well as national preferences.