Lokaltidningskoncernen Mittmedia stod 2018 på ruinens brant. Checkkrediten var utnyttjad, det var tveksamt om löner skulle kunna betalas ut och oron bland personalen var stor. Räddningen för bolaget kom när svenska Bonnier och norska Amedia tillsammans köpte koncernen 2019. Men samtidigt som ekonomin var ansträngd, var den digitala kompetensen inom koncernen i absolut framkant. Under nästan ett decennium hade Mittmedia gjort en uppmärksammad digitaliseringsresa där man genomfört mer genomgripande förändringar än någon annan mediekoncern i Sverige. 

Denna bok är en berättelse om de människor som arbetade inom Mittmediakoncernen under 2010-talet. De digitala spjutspetsar som fick arbeta med utvecklingsfrågor befann sig på en fantastisk arbetsplats, men många medarbetare hade det tufft när sparpaket, uppsägningar och omorganisationer avlöste varandra. 

Boken ger ett forskningsperspektiv på Mittmedias digitala omställning och baseras på retrospektiva intervjuer med personer med redaktionella medarbetare, fackligt förtroendevalda, bolagsstyrelse och ledning, Genom ett unikt samarbetsavtal har forskarna också fått tillgång till en stor mängd interna dokument. 

Electric aviation (EA) has emerged as a promising alternative to mitigate the climate impacts of aviation. The Nordic countries aspire to lead the way in adoption of this new technology and have set ambitious targets for its implementation in the near future. However, numerous open questions and challenges must still be addressed before electric aviation can become reality. Is the political commitment in the Nordic Region sufficient to support those initiatives? Where will the necessary funding come from? Are the required technological advancements and infrastructure in place?

These are among the key issues addressed in this policy brief that takes stock of the primary obstacles to implementing electric aviation and explores actionable solutions and introduces a policy roadmap outlining the critical steps required to make electric aviation reality in the coming years.

Coastal and marine ecosystems are under pressure from various human activities, which exert direct and indirect impacts on underwater biota. Relevant management policies urgently need detailed information on ecological impacts of the activities. The COMA project analyzed the impacts of human activities and pressures on marine ecosystem were from three different viewpoints: (1) What evidence there is of ecosystem responses to single and multiple pressures?, (2) How different human activities impact the marine ecosystem?, and (3) What evidence there is of the sustainable levels of human activities? By applying a review, a meta analysis and three case studies, COMA addressed the questions, provided advice and suggested an approach for management.

This report provides insights into the regional economic effects of the green transition across the Nordic countries. Through a series of country- and sector-specific chapters by Nordic experts, the report explores the regional challenges and opportunities associated with advancing the green transition within key sectors and achieving ambitious climate goals in the Nordic Region.

It is a source of inspiration for policymakers, regional planners, researchers, industry leaders, and anyone interested in understanding the socio-economic dimensions of the green transition in the Nordic Region. It offers practice-based perspectives into addressing the challenges of decarbonisation while fostering regional development and inclusivity.

This report discusses planning and policy implications, categorized under three areas: transportation, the built environment, and sustainability. The report highlights several recommendations, such as to safeguard public transport, support investments in measures to boost small-town and rural attractiveness, encourage development according to work-live (mixed-use) designs and 15-minute city principles, promote a diverse and affordable housing supply, enable access to digital infrastructure, plan for residents who also cannot work remotely, and reconsider research frameworks and data collection based on the unique spatial patterns of remote work.

Kulturanalys Norden and the Nordic Council of Ministers have jointly identified threats, violence, and harassment against artists and writers as a priority area for investigation. This report presents a study on the prevalence of threats, violence, and harassment against artists and writers, conducted by Kulturanalys Norden in collaboration with eight artists' organisations in Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

  The report is produced by Kulturanalys Norden. Kulturanalys Norden is a Nordic knowledge centre for cultural policy established on behalf of the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Nordic Sustainable Construction is a programme under the Nordic Council of Ministers, which contributes to the Nordic Vision 2030 of becoming a sustainable and integrated region by 2030 in respect to sustainable construction and housing. This publication hightlights the acheivments of the three first year of the programme. It is a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and dedication across the Nordic region. This toolbox is a culmination of five versatile work packages covering Nordic Harmonisation of LCA, Circular Business models and Procurement, Sustainable construction materials and Architecture, Emission-free Construction Sites, and Competences for reuse in construction. Furthermore this Toolbox a foundation for future endeavours. It equips stakeholders with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration needed to build a greener future. 

During a pandemic, the advice issued by public health authorities undergoes significant scrutiny, potentially affecting public adherence to recommended measures. Trust and trustworthiness become key. This book analyses the rhetorical strategies of the Norwegian public health authorities as the COVID-19 pandemic moved through phases that presented different rhetorical problems and challenges. Many consider the Norwegian response successful, making it a particularly interesting case. Adopting an organisation-focused viewpoint, the analysis examines communication strategies through a dataset collected as the pandemic evolved. This included observations within communication departments of the main public health agencies during March and April 2020. The study offers five key insights: 1) A pandemic rhetorical situation has changing constraints and opportunities that influence the agency of the rhetor and necessitates bottom-up, continuing situational analysis and attention to perceptions; 2) The notion of “the rhetorical situation” conceptualises different phases that “bleed” into each other; 3) Trust and trustworthiness are negotiated through specific rhetorical strategies; 4) Transparency is the most crucial strategy; 5) Authorities used a combination of invitational rhetoric, providing a role for the citizens to willingly contribute to curbing the virus, and imperative form through simple directives that citizens were expected to follow.   

The primary audience for this book is scholars and practitioners within crisis communication. The book is written by a team from the “Pandemic Rhetoric” project, financed by the Research Council of Norway, consisting of Øyvind Ihlen (University of Oslo), Sine Nørholm Just (Roskilde University), Jens E. Kjeldsen (University of Bergen), Ragnhild Mølster (University of Bergen), Truls Strand Offerdal (University of Oslo), Joel Rasmussen (Örebro University), and Eli Skogerbø (University of Oslo). 

The Nordic Textile Collaboration (2022-2024) addressed the environmental challenges associated with textile consumption in the Nordics.

The project implemented three initiatives:1. Active Textile Society: Engaging brands and citizens to support the uptake of circular business models and circular consumption. 2. Sharing Nordic Circular Competences: Exchanging cutting-edge knowledge between Nordic professionals across the entire textile value chain.3. EU & Textile Coffee Breaks: Updating participants on EU legislation.The report presents project results and three recommendations for stimulating a circular textile economy in the Nordics: 1) Support the growth of circular business models, 2) Engage citizens in the circular transition 3) Make design for circularity the standard. The report serves as a reference tool for initiators of future work on circular textiles.

Kulturanalys Norden och Nordiska ministerrådet har gemensamt identifierat hot, våld och trakasserier mot konstnärer och författare som ett prioriterat område att undersöka. Denna rapport presenterar en undersökning om förekomsten av hot, våld och trakasserier mot konstnärer och författare, genomförd av Kulturanalys Norden i samarbete med åtta konstnärsorganisationer i Danmark, Island, Norge och Sverige.

The Nordic Conference on Co-location of Marine Industries was held from September 25 to September 26 at Sankt Gertrud Konferens in Malmö. The conference aimed to bring Nordic stakeholders together and facilitate an exchange of ideas as a part of Sweden’s presidency in the Nordic Council of Ministers. The main focus of the conference was offshore renewable energy, fishing, and aquaculture, aiming to highlight opportunities and challenges with increasing demand for sea space and promoting nature-positive solutions for co-location. This report aims to summarize the content that was presented during the conference along with the input that was gathered from the attendees, as well as provide suggestions for future work towards increased coexistence and co-location of marine industries.

Antimicrobial resistance (commonly known as AMR) is one of the greatest global threats to public and animal health, as well as to food production. AMR is a typical example of a ‘One Health’ problem, where resistant microorganisms or resistance genes are transmitted between humans, animals and plants, often via the environment. The Nordic Ministers for - Health and Social affairs (MR-S), - Environment and Climate (MR-MK), and - Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Food and Forestry (MR-FJLS) are now calling for a strengthened Nordic cooperation on Antimicrobial Resistance. 

The report details the findings of a Nordic Enforcement project ensuring compliance with the new REACH restriction targeting hazardous chemicals in tattoo inks.The project examined 211 inks from 64 enterprises, revealing several contained restricted substances, and many of those from outside the EU. Labelling compliance was also an issue, with only 8% correctly labelled. The report highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and increased awareness, as only 7% of inks fully met the new regulations.

A Nordic framework for patient safety knowledge and skills describes the learning objectives for patient safety from the perspective of Nordic societies and healthcare systems. It contains a brief literature review, a summary of best practices of patient safety education, and a review of patient safety education in the Nordics. In addition, it presents eight joint position statements from the participating Nordic authorities. For 15 patient safety competence areas, key components and descriptions are provided. The report can be used in all Nordic countries as a tool for planning and evaluating basic and further education and training of social and healthcare professionals. It encourages sharing experience, good practices, and methods. The report was drafted by a project team of patient safety experts and approved by a steering group of patient safety officials from all Nordic countries.

This report explores strategies to alleviate rural labour shortages across Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Åland. It includes an overview of trends driving rural labour shortages, country-specific national outlooks, and a thematic review that highlights commonalities and differences in rural workforce challenges across the Nordic region.

The digital conference Good and equal health in the Nordics was part of the 2024 Swedish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. It was organised in collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and the Nordic Welfare Centre. The conference was funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Et arbeid for økt likestilling i sykepleien kan bidra til bedre helse og livskvalitet i befolkningen (Scambor et al., 2023). En forbedret kjønnsbalanse på arbeidsmarkedene i Norden er et overordnet likestillingsmål, og en økt andel menn i sykepleierutdanningene er en nøkkel til å oppnå dette. Det foreliggende prosjektet «Share the care» bygger videre på innsiktene i forskningsprosjektet «Men in Nursing Education» (Nordfjell & Nielsen, 2019), og har prøvd ut og dokumentert tiltak ved utvalgte sykepleieutdanninger i Finland, Island og Norge. Prosjektet er finansiert av Nordisk likestillingsfond (NIKK). Seks målrettede tiltak foreslås som på ulike måter adresserer menns underrepresentasjon i sykepleieutdanningene. De foreslåtte tiltak tar opp hindringer som menn kan oppleve på et individuelt nivå, og hindringer på ulike organisatoriske nivåer. Prosjektets mål er å bidra til en mer inkluderende og kjønnsbalansert helsesektor.

Gender disparity in the Nordic healthcare sector has significant social, cultural, and economic implications in societies that prioritise equality. Despite their progressive stance, Nordic countries continue to grapple with the persistent overrepresentation of women in healthcare, reflecting a broader gender division. This policy brief is based on the “Share the Care” project findings on gender segregation in healthcare, particularly in nursing. It provides key recommendations to increase diversity in nursing education. They can be implemented at different administrative levels, starting with the faculty level at the university and then moving on to the regional and national levels.

Gender disparity in the Nordic healthcare sector has significant social, cultural, and economic implications in societies that prioritise equality. Despite their progressive stance, Nordic countries continue to grapple with the persistent overrepresentation of women in healthcare, reflecting a broader gender division. This report provides findings from the “Share the Care” project on gender segregation in healthcare, particularly in nursing. This research will help policy-makers, health sector workers, and educators in their endeavors to achieve more equal and gender-balanced societies in the Nordic countries.

The purpose of this policy brief is to highlight Nordic solutions aligned with the global stocktake decision, to both support and inspire the Nordic countries and other nations in accelerating action towards 1.5°C pathways by scaling existing solutions. It’s based upon the main project report which identifies and showcases 13 Nordic climate action initiatives across various sectors. All of these climate action initiatives are aligned with paragraph 28 of the GST decision. These Nordic success stories have been evaluated for their potential to be scaled up and replicated beyond the Nordic region. We hope that this policy brief can inspire actors across sectors in accelerating global action and encourage greater collaboration towards a more sustainable future, paving the way for the broader adoption of effective climate strategies worldwide.

This report highlights 13 Nordic climate action initiatives across sectors such as agriculture, forestry, heating, electricity, transport, industry, renewable energy, and waste management. It examines how these initiatives align with paragraph 28 of the Global Stocktake Decision, adopted at COP28 in 2023. The case studies feature both technical and non-technical solutions from the Nordic countries, showcasing innovative approaches to addressing climate change. These initiatives demonstrate that ambitious climate policies can climate policies can be combined with economic develop-ment. However, challenges remain in scaling solutions globally. The Nordic experience underscores the importance of long-term policy stability, local and stakeholder engagement, and strong public-private partnerships. Key findings are organized into three main lessons and three critical enablers for success.

This guide addresses key challenges from the Product-Service Systems (PSS) in the Nordics project, particularly the need for better information sharing and accessible resources for circularity. Many businesses face barriers like limited knowledge and a lack of structured tools and templates. Responding to these needs, the guide showcases 15 carefully selected resources that support circular innovation.

The guide highlights existing guides and tools that improve information sharing, streamline development, and encourage collaboration across the value chain. Designed for businesses at all stages - from those new to PSS to those refining mature models - the guide presents adaptable tools to foster circular economy principles. It supports businesses in moving toward more sustainable, resource-efficient practices aligned with circular economy goals.

The report, Product-Service Systems (PSS) in the Nordics, investigates how PSS models can support sustainable consumption and resource efficiency in the Nordic countries. From 2021 to 2024, the project evaluated 16 pilot projects and engaged with more than 100 stakeholders to uncover the conditions for PSS success. It highlights the economic and environmental benefits of these systems while identifying the challenges that hinder their adoption. Through targeted recommendations for businesses, policymakers, and financial institutions, the report aims to facilitate regional cooperation, promote circular business models, and drive sustainable economic growth across the Nordic region.

Skagerrak is a unique ecosystem with a large diversity of habitats and species, but the management of the fisheries resources has shortcomings to be addressed. Here we shed light on the current management situation for a range of commercially valuable species in Skagerrak. Some of these species show increasing trends in abundance while others are declining. However, in either case, we argue that species and fisheries will benefit from improved management, but to succeed, Norway, Sweden and Denmark must come together and develop a data- and research-based unified local management plan to underpin a sustainable utilization of Skagerrak's sea food resources in the future.

Most marine species in the Skagerrak have populations that are genetically distinct from populations in the surrounding North Sea, Kattegat, and Baltic Sea. A considerable number of these species also have multiple distinct populations within the Skagerrak, particularly along the coast and inside fjords. Overall, the Skagerrak is well connected with adjacent seas through passive dispersal of eggs and larvae and active migration of adults. The persistence of distinct local populations despite the large potential for connectivity calls for population-specific conservation and management of marine biodiversity in the Skagerrak. Management should therefore strive to be ecosystem-based, yet species- and population-specific to avoid neglecting or overexploiting vulnerable local populations.

The Skagerrak is a productive miniature deep sea with diverse habitat and nature types harbouring distinct marine populations. Marine protection in Skagerrak is weak overall, especially considering areas with regulation of bottom-contacting fisheries. Marine protected areas in Skagerrak (MPAs) are largely restricted to shallow coastal areas, meaning that vulnerable and ecologically important deep-water habitat types are poorly protected. The deepest parts of the Skagerrak are situated in the Norwegian Trench, which is home to vulnerable marine ecosystems, and constitute the most important carbon sink in the greater North Sea region. Establishment of a coherent network of MPAs in the Skagerrak will require international coordination, where marine spatial planning should consider the benefits of protection to biodiversity, fisheries and climate change adaptation and mitigation. 

NEA, an industry-driven collaboration and innovation project supported and co-funded by Nordic Innovation since its launch in 2019, was in 2024 tasked with assessing progress and identifying obstacles to the realisation of electric aviation in the Nordics. In response to a mandate from the Nordic Ministers for Transport and Infrastructure, NEA embarked on a Nordic Policy Tour in 2024.

This tour brought together over 100 representatives from the aviation industry, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders in mobility and transport across all five Nordic countries. The goal was clear: to align industry and governmental actions to expedite the implementation of electric aviation in the Nordics, including cross-border flights.

This report shares findings and provides recommendations that aim to deliver a technology transition where the Nordics are setting the global standard. 

In this first comprehensive mapping of Nordic hydrogen value chains, an overview of the status and the nature of clean hydrogen projects across the Nordic region is established, based on definitions of “Nordic hydrogen valley” and “Nordic hydrogen hotspot”, specifically developed for the mapping carried out in this report. The mapping results are visualized in an interactive digital tool (available at nordich2valleys.org), at the same time ensuring a joint Nordic digital platform as the basis for future updates of the Nordic hydrogen value chain landscape. In addition to the mapping, the report analyses the potential of clean hydrogen-based fuels in Arctic maritime transport. Finally, the report carries out an analysis of drivers, barriers and policy measures regarding the development of hydrogen valleys in the Nordics and on that basis policy recommendations are highlighted.

This report presents a set of recommendations to shift the Nordic construction sector towards operating within the planetary boundaries. The recommendations have been extracted from nearly three years of extensive collaboration with stakeholders across the construction sector, including urban planners, architects, engineers, policymakers, and activists. Through debates, interviews, and roundtable discussions, participants shaped a set of recommendations to guide the next five years of the Nordic Vision 2030. Addressing the profound systemic and cultural challenges of the construction sector requires more than legislation and technological solutions. Discussions have elevated beyond immediate solutions, exploring ecological economics, life-centric worldviews, and redefining the concept of a "good life" based on culture and social connectedness. 

Cities contribute to 70% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, driven by rapid urbanization and infrastructure expansion. By 2050, cities will house 70% of the global population, making sustainable construction essential. This report, presented at COP29, explores key solutions for reducing urban emissions through spatial planning, low-carbon infrastructure, electrification, green/blue infrastructure, and the circular economy. Insights from 500+ stakeholders across the Nordics emphasize both challenges and opportunities in achieving deep decarbonization. The report provides recommendations for policymakers to advance sustainable urban development, aligned with the Nordic Vision 2030.

This publication highlights how cities, responsible for 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, can transition toward sustainability. Drawing on Nordic examples, the brief outlines three key areas for reducing urban emissions: spatial planning with low-carbon infrastructure, electrification of energy systems, and enhancing carbon storage through green and blue spaces. Nordic countries showcase how integrating ambitious climate policies into urban planning can support net-zero goals. However, challenges like regulatory barriers, grid capacity, and balancing land use require coordinated efforts and investment. The recommendations aim to inspire global cities to adopt similar strategies.