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Publications
Nordregio’s publications present applied research and policy-relevant analysis on regional development across the Nordic, Arctic, and Baltic regions. Drawing on shared challenges and comparative perspectives, our research supports evidence-based decision-making and promotes Nordic added value in spatial planning, demography, governance, and sustainability.
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What happens when young people are given the opportunity to shape their communities? In Jammerbugt, Denmark, youth participation goes beyond councils and consultations, taking place in sports associations, community projects…
This working paper assesses the feasibility and added value of a regionally grounded approach to democracy measurement in the Nordics. It reviews the institutional and societal characteristics associated with Nordic…
This report explores psychological resilience across the Nordic Region and how communities prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. Using the Finnish comprehensive security strategy as a starting point,…
This first memo from the No Net Land Take and alternative nature-positive strategies project examines the emerging land-sparing agenda from a Nordic planning and land governance perspective. The publication clarifies…
This report forms part of a broader effort by the Nordic Co-operation to strengthen access to, and knowledge of, indicators on the situation of persons with disabilities in the Nordics….
Abstract This paper examines the impacts of Regional Futures Literacy Labs (RFLLs) on participants through the conceptual lens of community-led approaches to just green transition (JGT) policymaking. Focusing on RFLLs…
Abstract Regional leadership emphasises the importance of collaboration between regional and local institutions and stakeholders for driving transformative policy change. This article examines whether the European Union policy instrument known…
Abstract Lack of accessibility is both a defining characteristic and a key obstacle for the development of remote rural areas. In the Nordic context, challenging travel conditions have reinforced the…
State of the Nordic Region
State of the Nordic Region is Nordregio’s flagship publication on regional development. Published every two years, the report provides a comprehensive overview of key trends shaping the Nordic countries, regions, and municipalities. It draws on the statistical data, maps and research-based analysis and highlights key developments on demography, labour market and economy.
