Nordic Co-operation Programme for Regional Development and Planning 2017-2020
Nordic Co-operation Programme for Regional Development and Planning 2017-2020

Author: Nordic Council of Ministers

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2017-04-07

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9289349328

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The Nordic ministers for regional affairs hereby present a joint Nordic co-operation programme that aims to lay the foundation for the evolved exchange of knowledge, to provide examples of successful initiatives within priority policy areas, and to strengthen joint efforts relating to regional policy in the Nordic Region. Nordic co-operation on regional policy has a long history of creating good opportunities for learning, understanding, and joint action. This co-operation is based on the insight that joint learning and solutions are key to achieving results together that contribute to the sustainable development of the individual regions within the Nordic Region as a whole.

Sustainable Development Action – the Nordic Way
Sustainable Development Action – the Nordic Way

Author: Halonen, Mikko

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2017-05-04

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 9289349557

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The 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2015, outlines an ambitious and universal plan of action for people, planet and prosperity as it seeks to strengthen universal peace and freedom. This report presents national and Nordic action on Agenda 2030 with the aim to inform and support the Nordic Council of Ministers in formulating a new Nordic Sustainable Development Programme. All Nordic countries are engaged and strongly committed to implementing Agenda 2030 and there is a broad societal interest in joint Nordic action. The existing Nordic Strategy for Sustainable Development and several other key initiatives within Nordic cooperation already contribute to the goals of Agenda 2030. A new Nordic Sustainable Development Programme can build upon a strong foundation and add further value to the national and international work done by the Nordic countries.

State of the Nordic Region 2020
State of the Nordic Region 2020

Author: Jokinen, Johanna

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2020-02-03

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9289364610

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Available online: https://pub.norden.org/nord2020-001/ Abstract [en] State of the Nordic Region 2020 gives you a unique look behind the scenes of the world’s most integrated region, comprised of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, along with the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland. The report presents a series of facts and figures showing the current state of play within core socioeconomic sectors, including demography, labour market and economy. In addition, you can read about wellbeing and energy pathways towards a carbon neutral Nordic Region. State of the Nordic Region 2020 is published by the Nordic Council of Ministers and produced by Nordregio, an international research center for regional development and planning established by the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Activities of the Nordic Council of Ministers
Activities of the Nordic Council of Ministers

Author: Nordic Council of Ministers

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2017-09-05

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 928935142X

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Thanks to an active process of renewal within the Nordic Council of Ministers, in recent years co-operation has become more flexible and dynamic. The purpose of this annual report is to highlight some examples of the results of this process, categorised into the four main areas of the vision: freedom of movement, innovation, visibility, and international engagement.

Nordic Tourism Policy Analysis
Nordic Tourism Policy Analysis

Author: Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2019-03-27

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 9289360593

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Tourism is an important, growing industry in all the Nordic countries, but until recently, it has not had a particularly strong focus within the Nordic cooperation framework. This is changing rapidly, and the Nordic Council of Ministers has given a strong signal that increased emphasis should be placed on tourism issues within the Nordic framework. This project is a result of that important political prioritisation. The key objective of this project is to create a framework on which a Nordic Tourism Strategy can be established. Thus, the desired outcome of the project is to define future strategies and projects that will underscore common opportunities and challenges within Nordic tourism. The objective of a Nordic Tourism Policy Analysis is to provide valuable input to each country's work within tourism as well as laying a foundation for a common Nordic Tourism Policy.

New Nordic Peace: Nordic Peace and Conflict Resolution Efforts
New Nordic Peace: Nordic Peace and Conflict Resolution Efforts

Author: Hagemann, Anine

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2019-04-09

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 9289361433

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For a long time, the Nordic countries have been a region of peace, with the ability to resolve conflicts peacefully among themselves, and a region for peace, actively promoting peace globally. Although efforts to actively brand the Nordic region are ongoing, the Nordic Peace brand is an area with untapped potential. The Nordics have rich traditions for working together on peace and conflict resolution. These joint efforts have grown organically and informally from like-mindedness, letting the common Nordic culture and ways of working foster integration among them where relevant. The people working in the Nordic countries on Nordic cooperation and peace recognize the potential of strengthening the Nordic Peace brand. One area of special potential is increasing focus on the shared Nordic priorities of prevention and the women, peace and security agenda as part of the Nordic Peace brand.

The Nordic future of work:
The Nordic future of work:

Author: Jon Erik Dølvik

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2018-11-27

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 9289359080

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The Nordic future of workHow will work and working life in the Nordic countries change in the future? This is the question to be addressed in the project The Future of Work: Opportunities and Challenges for the Nordic Models. This initial report describes the main drivers and trends expected to shape the future of work. It also reviews the main distinctions of the Nordic model and recent developments in Nordic working lives, pointing towards the kind of challenges the future of work may pose to the Nordic models. Too often, debates about the future narrowly focus on changes in technology. This report draws attention to the broader drivers and political-institutional frameworks influencing working life developments, aiming to spur debate about how the interaction of changes in demography, climate, globalization and digital technologies may influence Nordic working lives in the coming decades.

International Environmental Governance
International Environmental Governance

Author: Niko Urho

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2019-02-20

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 9289360801

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A plethora of environmental problems are ravaging the planet and its inhabitants. How well do existing structures convene governments to address these challenges? What is the role of science and civil society in this context? And, does international cooperation properly support countries with limited capacities? This report seeks to respond to these questions, based on an analysis of actions taken to renew international environmental governance to fulfill commitments made at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in 2012. This report outlines possibilities to strengthen the UN Environment Programme and to enhance synergies among global environmental conventions to ensure that international environmental governance continues evolving and improving to secure human well-being and planetary health.