The environment and climate
The Nordic Region is seen as a role model with regard to the environment and climate. An important reason for this is the region’s long tradition of political co-operation. The challenges we face are growing in size and number, which makes co-operation even more important going forwards.
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Prime ministers call for integration and focus on climate
Sustainability and climate change were the main issues discussed when the Nordic prime ministers met in Reykjavík on 20 August. Their new vision for the Nordic Council of Ministers articulates clearly that they want Nordic co-operation to be a more effective instrument in efforts to mak...
Young frontrunners demand climate action
They are young. They are committed. They are getting involved and leading the way in changing consumption patterns and lifestyles. However, a new survey shows that they are not at all impressed by the lack of ambition among Nordic politicians to make it easier for people to live more su...
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Nordic capacity-building support to LDCs and SIDS for the implementation of the transparency framework of the Paris Agreement
The overall objective of this contract is to provide the Nordic countries with enhanced knowledge on the type of initiatives that could be supported in order to improve the reporting capa...
Invitation to tender for a project on national objectives and local incentives for the management of natural areas in the Nordic countries
The Nordic working groups for the environment and economy (NME) and for biodiversity (NMB) under the Nordic Council of Ministers hereby invite tenders for a project on national objectives...
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Nature, climate and the environment in the Nordic Region
Long coastlines, deep forests, mountains, meadows and river valleys – from the Arctic tundra of the north to the warm, temperate parts of the south, Nordic nature is unique. The Gulf Stream may help maintain a mild climate in the Nordic Region, but climate change and encroaching civilis...
