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Other Sustainable Development activities

Apart from the green growth initiative of the Nordic Prime Ministers, the Nordic Council of Ministers has a number of sustainable development activities.

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Sustainable development

The Nordic countries agree that the whole Region has to work together towards sustainable development. Globalisation, the emergence of the information society, ageing populations and untenable levels of consumption and production – as well as the resultant climate change – present both challenges and opportunities for the Nordic countries. To meet these challenges and to take advantage of the opportunities requires joint Nordic cross-sectoral initiatives which integrate the principle of sustainable development.

Energy Co-operation

Nordic co-operation on energy aims to contribute with visible and sustainable solutions for the most important and relevant energy challenges facing the Nordic Region. These include fighting greenhouse gas emissions and securing energy supplies in the future.

Environmental co-operation

A whole host of environmental challenges need to be tackled through national, regional and global collaboration - particularly climate change, the utilisation and emissions of hazardous chemicals, protection of the marine eco-system, and the use and preservation of biological diversity. The Nordic countries need to work more closely together in order to exploit the available resources in the best way possible, as well as to implement joint solutions in the Region.

Nordic co-operation on forestry

Nordic forestry is very diverse in terms of its climatic and geographical conditions, but the Region as a whole faces a number of common challenges.Issues such as the climate, bio-energy and fiercer competition mean that the industry must constantly renew itself and develop innovative ways of thinking. Environmental problems and climate change also increase the need for sustainable development in forestry.

Nordic Co-operation in the Arctic

A large part of the Nordic land and sea areas lie in the Arctic region. The Nordic countries are therefore strongly involved in issues that concern this unique and harsh, but also vulnerable area. The Nordic countries co-operate to improve the quality of life for the indigenous people in the northern areas and to promote social and cultural development for the Arctic people. Nordic co-operation also strives to protect the sensitive and characteristic Arctic nature, and to ensure sustainable use of the region's resources, and protection of its biological diversity.

Nordic co-operation on agriculture

Sustainable development is a key priority for Nordic co-operation on agriculture. Political discussion and follow-up on partnership projects that have specific Nordic relevance helps achieve greater cohesion and enables the Region to make more of an impact in international arenas.

Nordic co-operation on fishery

Nordic co-operation in this area covers fisheries, fish-farming and catch, and is based on living marine resources. The co-operation in the Nordic Council and Council of Ministers is political and is directed towards the politicians and the administrations in the Nordic countries. The core aim of the co-operation is to develop a sustainable approach to the use of living marine resources such as fish and marine mammals.

Nordic climate co-operation

The Nordic Region is strongly committed to international co-operation on the climate. Here, just as in other areas of environmental concern, the Region aims to be a pioneer and set a positive example. Climate co-operation plays a central role in Nordic co-operation on sustainable development, energy, environmental policies, the Arctic and Nordic globalisation initiatives. Joint Nordic working groups have been set up to attempt to influence international climate policy.

Innovation

Nordic co-operation on research

The Nordic Region is aiming at establishing a coherent area in which knowledge can move freely across national borders. This area will appear internationally attractive as compared to the surrounding world, and act as a flagship for the Nordic Region.

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