Nordic Arctic co-operation programme

Nordic cooperation for a sustainable and prosperous Arctic region

Closely connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, the Nordic- Arctic co-operation programme supports international research projects and other collaborative efforts to promote sustainable development in the Arctic...

Arctic entrepreneurship for sustainable growth

Although challenged by demographic development and climate change, there are vast opportunities for sustainable development in the Arctic. Projects funded under the prosperity heading promote innovation, entrepreneurship and local business...

Sustainably balanced Arctic communities

Empowering Arctic communities to respond to demographic, social and environmental change is a prominent element of the Nordic Arctic Cooperation Programme. Under the headline PEOPLE, the programme supports research, education and competency building...

Respect for the Arctic ecosystem

Preserving the delicate Arctic ecosystem has long been a priority for Nordic cooperation, and in recent years, the accelerating impact of climate change has constituted an overarching issue in all Nordic activities in the region. PLANET addresses...