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

December 2021 – December 2022

Accelerating wood construction across Nordics and Russia

This project has been halted based on the Nordic Council of Ministers’ decision to discontinue collaboration with Russia and Belarus, announced on the 4th of May.


The project aims at supporting sustainable and innovative production and use of wood-based building materials across Northwest Russia and the Nordics.

Using wood in construction provides multiple benefits to nature and economies. It is by far the most effective way to cut emissions and capture carbon. It also promotes a transition towards green economies, boosts business exchange opportunities and adds value locally.

This project focuses on influencing skills development, facilitating business relations and catalysing processes through the exchange of knowledge, technology and practices across universities, businesses and authorities.

The project is funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Lead partner: Nordregio, Sweden

Other partners:
Sustainability 2030, Denmark
Nordic Connection, Denmark
Swedish-Karelian Business and Information Center (SKBIC), Russia
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Karelia (CCI RK), Russia
Petrozavodsk State University, Russia
Foundation of Presidential Program Participants in the Arkhangelsk Region, Russia
Northern (Arctic) Federal University (NArFU)​, Russia
Development (rus. Razvitie), Russia
Murmansk State Technical University (MSTU), Russia
St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Russia
Wood Housing Association in St Petersburg, Russia
Länsstyrelsen Västerbotten, Sweden
Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden
RISE, Sweden
Luleå University of Technology, Sweden

Client

Nordic Council of Ministers

Project manager

Senior Research Advisor

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