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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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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…
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…
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,…
This report offers up-to-date and, where possible, comparable information on how the integration of migrants and refugees is steered, coordinated, and implemented across the Nordic countries. It provides an overview…
This scoping literature review examines the labour market integration of migrants’ descendants across Nordic welfare state contexts. Despite the region’s comprehensive welfare infrastructure and documented patterns of intergenerational socioeconomic mobility,…
Abstract This study examines the evolving dynamics of farmland ownership in Europe, focusing on the implications of ownership changes, foreign direct investments (FDI), and land concentration on the sustainability and…
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.
