Document Actions

Globalisation Forum 2011

Current trends in the global market for green technology leave plenty of scope for the Nordic countries and Nordic companies to make progress. Cost-effectiveness is a prerequisite for green growth and conversion. The Region is ideally placed to become an international leader in green growth, which will provide a major boost to job creation, competitiveness and the environment," the prime ministers said during the Globalisation Forum 2011. Eight areas have been identified as of particular relevance and described in the report “The Nordic Region – leading the way in green growth”.

Starts
Oct 31, 2011
Ends
Oct 31, 2011
Related content
  • The Nordic Region – leading the way in green growth (News Item)

    The prime ministers have commissioned the ministerial councils to develop a number of tangible areas in which the Nordic countries can work together to generate growth and prosperity. The Nordic Region has the potential and the political will to lead the way in dynamic green business growth and sustainable solutions. The prime ministers' proposal prioritises Nordic test centres for green solutions; education, training and research for green growth; flexible consumption of electricity; green-technology norms and standards; green procurement in the public sector; techniques and methods for waste treatment; the integration of environmental and climate considerations into development aid, and funding for green investment and companies.
  • Norden- ledande i grön tillväxt (Publication)

    Rapport från de nordiska statsministrarnas arbetsgrupp för grön tillväxt