Pathways towards climate neutrality

How are nine Nordic cities using urban planning to cut emissions?

State of the Nordic Region 2024

The latest regional development trends across the Nordic countries and regions

Higher education in Nordic rural areas and small towns

Join us for the webinar to explore the potential of peripheral education as a driver of regional development.

Wage formation and the Nordic Model

Dive into the latest issue of the Nordic Economic Policy Review that examines how wage-setting works across the Nordic Region.

Smart communities in the Nordic-Baltic region

Check out this new review of indicators and policies for bridging the urban-rural digital divide

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Latest from Nordregio

11 June, 2025

Who gets to log in? New research on digital ID and inclusion 

Digital identity is central to everyday life in the Nordic countries – but what happens when not everyone can log in? A new report from Nordregio investigates how electronic ID (eID) systems are being implemented in Greenland, the Faroe Islands...

22 May, 2025

Bridging the digital gap: How the Nordic Region can support the digital inclusion of immigrant women

The Nordic countries are among the most digitalised in the world. Yet, this digital advantage does not benefit everyone equally. One group particularly at risk of being left behind is immigrant women—especially those who are newly arrived, have...

21 May, 2025

Nordic cities push towards climate neutrality

Cities are at the forefront of the global fight against climate change. With seven out of ten people projected to live in urban areas by 2050 (UN, 2018) and cities already accounting for 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the stakes could not...

15 May, 2025

Regions at the heart of the green transition

As Europe advances towards climate neutrality, the green transition is reshaping economic and social structures in regions across the countries. The green transition offers opportunities for innovation, new industries, and growth, but its effects...

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11 June, 2025

Digital identity for all?

The Nordic and Baltic societies have undergone a comprehensive digital transformation of the public sector in recent decades, with several public and financial services now requiring the use of electronic IDs (eID). This study aims to explore how...

22 May, 2025

Promoting digital inclusion of immigrant women in the Nordic countries

Despite the high level of digitalisation in the Nordic region, certain population groups face challenges in accessing and utilising digital services. Immigrant women, and more specifically newly arrived and those with limited local language...

21 May, 2025

Nordic cities: pathways towards climate neutrality

This report offers new insights into the challenges, strengths and opportunities of Nordic cities in their climate efforts. It highlights future measures for local, regional and national governments to take. It is the culmination of the Nordic...

13 May, 2025

Smart communities in the Nordic-Baltic region: A literature review

Connectivity powers everything from smart farming to remote healthcare. Yet rural areas remain underserved and understudied. This working paper identifies key indicators and policies for balancing business potential with social outcomes for...

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