Regional development and planning

The Nordic co-operation on regional development and planning aims to promote a green transition, strengthen competitiveness and resilience, and ensure a sustainable future for all. Get an overview of current priorities, key documents, news, and initiatives.
Nordic Council of Ministers for Regional Development and Planning (MR-REGIONAL)
Who works with Nordic regional development and planning?
The Co-operation Programme
Nordic Co-operation Programme for Regional Development and Planning 2025–2030
Meetings and minutes
OpenGov gives you an overview of agendas and minutes.

Institution

Nordregio

Nordic Atlantic Co-operation (NORA)

Border committees

News

05.09.25
Nordic Council of Ministers

EXPO 2025: Do they make open sandwiches in Japan?

State of the Nordic Region 2024
19.06.24

Income disparities increasing within and between Nordic regions – State of the Nordic Region 2024

We must all be able to live, work and do business in every part of the Nordic Region

New data on cross-border commuting

Featured content

Psychological Resilience in the Nordic Region

The Recipe for Strengthening Your Local Community

Roadmap for Nordic Rural Development

State of the Nordic Region 2026

Publications

11.12.24

Stabil civil beredskap i Norden - En studie av hur nordisk regionalpolitik kan bidra till civil beredskap

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2024:8
04.09.25

Boosting circular transition and innovation with Nordic businesses

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09.04.25

Nopef Annual Review 2024

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Working groups

Theme Group 1: Regional and Local Resilience and Attractiveness
Theme Group 2: Competitiveness and Inclusive Green Transition at the Regional a…
Theme Group 3: Land Use, Prioritisation and Planning

Funding opportunities

Funding

Declarations

23.10.25 | Robustness, resilience and civil preparedness in Nordic co-operation…
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