A green growth “task force” is to be set up to map out Nordic positions of strength and identify sectors in which co-operation between the Nordic countries will add value. The prime ministers see green growth as a major topic with a wide-ranging agenda. In some sectors national solutions will provide the best solution. Others will necessitate a global approach. The task force will conduct a mapping exercise and then make tangible recommendations for making green growth one of the objectives for Nordic globalisation work. The Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers, Halldór Ásgrímsson, is to draft a proposed mandate for the task force, whose work will form the basis for decisions to be made next year.

The PMs also agreed on the need for their countries to work more closely together in the electricity sector. They believe that the potential exists to develop the Nordic electricity market for the benefit of consumers, the climate and supplies. They also agreed that the Danish energy minister, with the help of her Nordic colleagues, will formulate recommendations for closer Nordic co-operation on electricity so that greater volumes of renewable energy can be incorporated. The climate and energy ministers will report back to the prime ministers at their next meeting in November.

Another subject discussed at the Forum was the ongoing work to promote cross-border freedom of movement. Much of this work is done by the Freedom of Movement Forum, which had its mandate extended for a further three years.

Denmark holds the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2010.