Nordregio is an international research institute established by the Nordic Council of Ministers

RESEARCH RESULTS

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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This Nordic status report examines how growing up in a family with a persistently low income may affect the opportunities of children and young people in the Nordic Region, and…

18 February 2026

Children and youth at risk of poverty – Nordic approaches to social mobility and remaining challenges

This Nordic status report examines how growing up in a family with a persistently low income may affect the opportunities of children and young people in the Nordic Region, and…

This second publication in a series of cycle-planning memos explores how Nordic cities and regions use data, communication, and political advocacy to support decision-making and long-term commitment to cycling. The memo…

28 January 2026

Planning memo 2: Data, communication, and political advocacy

This second publication in a series of cycle-planning memos explores how Nordic cities and regions use data, communication, and political advocacy to support decision-making and long-term commitment to cycling. The memo…

Hva kan nordiske kommuner og lokalsamfunn lære av andre kommuner og lokalsamfunn i regionen? Hvordan kan virkemidler, strategier og initiativer overføres på en vellykket måte fra én lokal kontekst til…

12 December 2025

Oppskriftsbok for regional utvikling: Hvordan forbedre lokalsamfunnet ditt?

Hva kan nordiske kommuner og lokalsamfunn lære av andre kommuner og lokalsamfunn i regionen? Hvordan kan virkemidler, strategier og initiativer overføres på en vellykket måte fra én lokal kontekst til…

As offshore wind power expands to meet ambitious climate and energy targets, it creates tensions and conflict over space. This report explores how Nordic countries can balance offshore renewable green…

10 December 2025

Green Energy Meets Blue Food – Sustainable Coexistence in Nordic Seas​

As offshore wind power expands to meet ambitious climate and energy targets, it creates tensions and conflict over space. This report explores how Nordic countries can balance offshore renewable green…

The aim of this study is to further explore current Nordic planning practices and strategies to enhance small town attractiveness. We build on previous studies and attempt to add to…

10 December 2025

Small Town Attractiveness in the Nordics: Planning public space, housing and connectivity

The aim of this study is to further explore current Nordic planning practices and strategies to enhance small town attractiveness. We build on previous studies and attempt to add to…

The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 proved a wake-up call for Ukrainians, and transformed civil preparedness from a theoretical concept into a vital survival and resilience…

4 December 2025

Civil preparedness in practice: Lessons and insights from Ukraine

The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 proved a wake-up call for Ukrainians, and transformed civil preparedness from a theoretical concept into a vital survival and resilience…

Abstract The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB) aims to build transnational cooperation in the Western Balkan (WB) Region under key green agenda policy themes. This article explores whether…

2 December 2025

The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans – an exercise in experimentalist macro-regional governance

Abstract The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB) aims to build transnational cooperation in the Western Balkan (WB) Region under key green agenda policy themes. This article explores whether…

This first publication in a series of Planning memos examines strategies for developing cohesive regional cycling networks and cycle superhighways in the Nordic countries. Drawing on literature and policy reviews,…

1 December 2025

Planning memo 1: Regional cycling networks and cycle super­highways

This first publication in a series of Planning memos examines strategies for developing cohesive regional cycling networks and cycle superhighways in the Nordic countries. Drawing on literature and policy reviews,…