🌬️ 🎣 How can offshore wind energy and fisheries sustainably coexist in Nordic Seas? Our new policy brief presents four building blocks for sustainable coexistence and policy recommendations for cross-border cooperation. 📘Read more nordregio.org/publications...

📈 Cities growing, rural areas shrinking - or are they? Mapping #population change across the Nordics over 30 years (1990-2022) shows: 🔹 #Growth around capitals 🔹 #Decline in many inland & northern areas 🔹 Pockets of renewal along coasts and small towns 🗺️ See more: nordregio.org/maps/total-p...

💭 How do communities and people make society more resilient? Nordregio researchers shared insights on #psychological #resilience - built on trust, inclusion & everyday engagement - at an Interreg-NPA-UNR workshop. 🔗 More about our psychological resilience project: nordregio.org/research/rec...

🟢 The Nordic Region has a long tradition of working together on climate and sustainability On 29 Oct, ministers, policymakers, academia, business & civil society discussed the #Nordic priorities for #COP30 and took stock of where we stand. 📺Watch the recording: nordregio.org/events/nordi...

✨ The #Nordic super week is in progress with the 77th Nordic Council Session and numerous meetings & events in Stockholm 27-30 October. 🤝 Nordregio had the pleasure of hosting the meeting of Nordic ministers for #cooperation on 27 Oct at our premises. ➡️ Read more: nordregio.org/news/nordreg...

📜 Nordic ministers have adopted a new declaration to strengthen #resilience, robustness and civil #preparedness within regional development Nordregio supports #Nordic co-operation with #research on: ✴️ Robust regional preparedness ✳️ Psychological resilience Read more 🔗 nordregio.org/news/new-nor...

❗Join us for a webinar discussing the key priorities for the remaining years of the 2030 Agenda and the future perspectives on the global development agenda beyond 2030. 👉Sign up to get the Nordic local view: nordregio.org/events/whats...

📊🩺 High-quality data helps us understand societal challenges and guide decisions. Nordic #Health and #Welfare Statistics by NOMESCO & NOSOSCO offer comparable #statistics to support policies that promote health, welfare, and social inclusion. 🔗 nordregio.org/statistics/#...

🌎How can the Nordic countries contribute at #COP30 in Belém, Brazil? 📺Tune in for a livestream on 29 Oct for the Nordic kick-off event towards COP30: Ambition, Alliances and Action to hear more and share perspectives. ➡️Agenda and registration: nordregio.org/events/nordi...

How well do you know the Nordic Region? Which country has: 👥 the highest relative population growth 👶 the lowest fertility rate 💶 the highest GDP per capita ❤️ the highest life expectancy Test your knowledge in our short quiz 👇 nordregio.org/news/world-s... #WorldStatisticsDay #NordicStatistics

🌍 Join our and @nordregio.bsky.social’s high-level kick-off on October 29th towards #COP30Belém, #Brazil. The Nordic Climate Ministers from 🇸🇪, 🇫🇮, 🇳🇴, and 🇫🇴 will explore shared priorities for ambitious outcomes at COP30. Learn more and register here: nordregio.org/events/nordi...

💬 Resilience starts in everyday life 💡New Nordregio project explores how regional and local actors can strengthen psychological resilience and build capacity to respond to acute crises while fostering stable, trust-based communities in everyday life. 🧩 Read more: nordregio.org/news/how-can...

🔎 How can randomized controlled experiments strengthen public policy in the Nordic region? Join us for the Nordic Economic Policy Review Conference to discuss experimental designs, results, methodologies & policy implications 🗓️ 4 Nov 📍 Hanaholmen (Espoo) & Online 🔗 nordregio.org/events/advan...

🌏 What’s next for the global development agenda? – The Nordic local view 🤝 Join us to discuss the key priorities for the remaining years of the 2030 Agenda and the future perspectives on the global post-2030 #development agenda in a webinar on 5 November. 👉 Details: nordregio.org/events/whats...

📊 Nordic Statistics Database - fresh figures are out! 📈 The latest roll-out of new data covers updated figures across #economy, #demography, #environment, and more. 💡 Explore the #NordicStatistics Database and get easy access to timely, comparable, open data: nordregio.org/news/septemb...

🎉New Nordregio website! 🔎 Find research that guides policies for a thriving, sustainable Nordic Region Our new website is live, making #research insights even more accessible & offering #knowledge and tools needed to tackle societal challenges. 👉 Explore it yourself: nordregio.org

🌍 How can remote Nordic #labour markets adapt to megatrends like ageing, digitalisation & climate change? The #SUNREM project explores challenges & opportunities of the #GreenTransition through case studies in Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Åland. 👉 Learn more: nordregio.org/research/sus...

💡 Land-use & transport planning go hand in hand. 🚉🏙️ A new discussion paper reviews how Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden integrate land use & transport planning, sharing tools, lessons & opportunities for urban development and cross-Nordic learning. 👉 Read more: nordregio.org/publications...

New report: Recipe Book for #Regional #Development ✳️ Practical lessons & transferable strategies ✳️ Concrete examples & case studies ✳️ Nordic inspiration Based on the results of the Nordic Cooperation Programme for Regional Development and Planning 2021–2024 📘 pub.nordregio.org/r-2025-11-re...

📢 We’re #hiring: Communication Advisor – Nordic Statistics Can you turn complex data into clear, engaging insights? Join our international team to strengthen our statistical & data-driven communication & dissemination. 📍 Location: Stockholm 🗓️ Apply by 3 Oct 2025 🔗 nordregio.org/about/career...

🚜🌱 Webinar: How can we support and inspire youth to shape the future of food? Fewer young people are choosing careers in agriculture and food production - how to reverse this trend? 🗓️ Engaging youth in the future of food 🕐 2 October, 13:00-14:00 CET 💻 Online 🔗 nordregio.org/events/engag...

📊 🤝 Delegates from across the Nordics met in Tórshavn on 2-4 September for the Nomesco-Nososco plenary to discuss health and welfare statistics and future work plans. But why is it essential to have reliable and comparable data on health and welfare? See more 👉 nordregio.org/nomesco-noso...

📅10 September: What drives #returnmigration and what do people bring back with them? Register to tune in for Wednesday's deep dive into new fieldwork on motivations, challenges, and policy blind spots—fresh from Poland, Austria, and Turkey. Sign up here👉 premium-eu.org/news/webinar... #PREMIUM_EU

📢 We’re #hiring! Nordregio is looking for: 🔹1 Senior GIS Analyst/Cartographer (PhD + 2 years of experience / Master’s + 5 years of experience) 🔹 1-2 GIS Analysts/Cartographers (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree + 2 years of experience) ➡️ nordregio.org/about/career/ 🗓️ Apply by 15 September 2025

🔭On the lookout for research and policy inspiration with the new season? 📅Our newsletter is back with bite-sized insights and event invites every Thursday. 📮Subscribe to join the community: www.nordregio.org/about/subscr... ✉️Check out today's newsletter: nordregio.ungapped.io/Issues/30220...

🚨 How can data help tackle digital exclusion? 🖥️ Join us 26 Aug, 13-14 CEST, for a webinar launching a new tool that maps digital vulnerability in the Nordic-Baltic region. 🗺️ Live demo 🤝 Discuss data, strategy + solutions 🔗 Register: nordregio.org/events/visua... #NordicBaltic #DigitalInclusion

📅 WEBINAR: Moving back or moving forward? Rethinking return migration Join us on 10 Sept, 13-14:30 CEST for a dive into the motivations, challenges and policy blind spots around return migration. 🔗 Register: premium-eu.org/news/webinar... #regionaldevelopment #migration @horizoneu.bsky.social

☀️ Summer data updates available in the #NordicStatistics Database 📊New #data on: 🧠 Patent applications 📈💶 Economy & trade 🎓 Education 👶 Population (births, deaths, urbanisation) 🧑‍💼 Labour market 🌱 Sustainability - and more! ➡️ Easy access to Nordic data in one hub, see more: nordicstatistics.org

🌍 Rural areas in the Nordics emit more GHG per employee than cities: 📊 Urban municipalities: 13 tonnes 📊 Intermediate: 18 tonnes 📊 Rural: 24 tonnes Policies for a just green transition need to address differences across regions. 🔗 nordregio.org/publications... #GreenTransition #NordicRegion

📢 We're #hiring! Are you interested in contributing your expertise to applied research on topics like: 🔎 #Regionaldevelopment & #planning 🔎 #Urban #governance 🔎 #Digitalisation & #AI Apply here: nordregio.org/about/career/senior-research-fellows-and-research-fellows/ #Nordic #researchjobs #career

🆕 Policy brief: Towards a Just Green Transition - 10 key messages for Nordic policymakers 🌿 Explore 10 evidence-based insights for a fair and inclusive #GreenTransition 💡 Nordregio’s new #PolicyBrief offers practical guidance for policymakers. 📘 Read more: nordregio.org/publications...

🌱 Green jobs are growing, but not equally. 🏙️ Urban areas lead in #Nordic green job growth. 🌲 Rural areas lag behind, but the trend is starting to shift. How to ensure a just #GreenTransition? See more: 🔹 Visual guide: nordregio.org/publications... 🔹 Policy brief: nordregio.org/publications...

🎲 Ready to roll the dice? 🗺️ Terra Nordica - a Nordic land-negotiation game is built on real regional research and invites you to test what fair, green development could look like and explore how local communities navigate the green transition. 📥 Get your game kit: nordregio.org/publications...

📢 New data available in the #NordicStatistics Database! 📊 Latest updates include new figures on #Education, #PublicFinance, #Economy, and #Vision2030 indicators ➡️ The Nordic statistics database offers easy access to regularly updated comparable Nordic data - see more: nordicstatistics.org

🌐 New tool for 5G+ in the Nordic-Baltic region! 📡 Explore 5G coverage 💡 Share your use case 🤝 Find potential partners Try the Nordic-Baltic Connectivity Hub: 🔗 experience.arcgis.com/experience/d... #5G #6G #connectivity #NordicBaltic #smartcommunities

🏙️ vs 🏡 Nordic cities face growing income gaps 🔹 Urban areas show greater #income disparities 🔹 Highest #Gini coefficients are in the largest cities. What does this mean for policy-making, planning and regional cohesion? 🗺️ See more Nordic snapshots in our map gallery: nordregio.org/maps/

👶 How do men and women share parental leave in the Nordic countries? The share of #parental #leave days taken by #men varies widely across the Nordic countries. #Women still take the majority of parental leave days, but the share of leave taken by men is increasing. 📊 See more: nhwstat.org

📚 How much do Nordic countries invest in education? Historically, Nordic #education #expenditure has been above the EU average. 🧮 EU average: 4.7% of GDP (in 2023) 🔹 Sweden: 7.2% 🔹 Finland: 6.3% 🔹 Denmark: 5.5% 🔹 Iceland: 6.7% 🔹 Norway: 4.6% 💡 See more: nordicstatistics.org

🏙️ vs 🏡: Household income differences in the Nordics Where you live shapes what you earn 👨‍👩‍👧 📈 Urban households tend to earn more than rural ones 📊 Norway has the highest incomes overall 🗺️ Explore more spatial divides: nordregio.org/publications... #RegionalDevelopment #UrbanRural #NordicRegion

🎓 Nordic cities like Oslo & Stockholm top the list for tertiary education, while rural regions lag behind - except in Norway. How to bridge the gap? How can policies address this urban-rural divide? 📊 See more: nordregio.org/publications... #NordicRegion #Education #RegionalDevelopment #Skills

📢 New Nordic #data is available! Did you know that the Nordic Statistics Database is continuously updated with comparable data across the Nordic Region? 📊 Latest updates cover population data, labour market, education, and economic indicators. 📈 See more: nordicstatistics.org #NordicStatistics

Unemployment across the Nordics - regional disparities Norway & Denmark have low rural unemployment rates, while parts of rural Finland see much higher levels. Sweden shows a mixed pattern. 👉 nordregio.org/publications... 👉 nordregio.org/publications... #NordicRegion #Unemployment #LabourMarket

#Connectivity powers everything from smart farming to remote healthcare. Yet #rural areas remain underserved and understudied. 💡Read our new review on indicators and policies for balancing business potential with social outcomes for #NordicBaltic #SmartCommunities: 📖 nordregio.org/publications...

📉 Many #Nordic areas face shrinking populations & #ageing 🧭 Our policy brief outlines 7 actions for #smart #adaptation - rethinking services, planning & funding for resilient communities. 📄 Available in 6 languages: nordregio.org/publications... #RegionalDevelopment #Demography #Policy

Suomessa puskettiin vanhanaikainen vientimallia väkisin läpi, mutta @nordregio.bsky.social -raportissa Calmfors kritisoi sen kykyä vastata haasteisiin. Eri alojen välistä palkkajoustavuutta pitäisi hänen mukaansa lisätä demografian muuttuessa, eikä vientisektorin palkkajohtajuus oleellista.

#GreenTransition shapes regions, economies and societies in various ways. 💡 Have you already explored our research-based resources: 📗 Regional economic effects of the green transition: nordregio.org/publications... 🧰 Nordic toolbox for just green transition: nordregio.org/publications...

🔑A holistic, multi-sectoral approach is essential to tackle segregation effectively. 🏙️Our new report on #urban #segregation offers in-depth insights into how 13 Nordic cities plan for social #inclusion across all five #Nordic countries. 👉More key takeaways nordregio.org/beyond-segre...

🛠️ Where are Nordic labour markets changing fastest? 🏙️ #Cities like Stockholm & Helsinki = more dynamic job distribution 🌲 Northern #rural regions = greater stability 💡 More insights on spatial variations shaping #RegionalDevelopment: nordregio.org/publications... #NordicRegion #LabourMarket

🧠 Mental health among Nordic youth is under pressure. 📈 Antidepressant prescriptions are on the rise among Nordic youth, especially young women. 📊 See a data spotlight below and the Nordic Health & Welfare Statistics for more: nhwstat.org #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Youth #Statistics #Nordic

What makes a region flourish in today's Europe? 👇 Check out this new report from PREMIUM_EU, the Horizon-funded project exploring #regionaldevelopment, #mobility and policies to tackle #braindrain. 💡 Hear from the authors at Tuesday's online conference: nordregio.org/events/rural...