Nordic cities have qualities to draw on when it comes to greenspace, social inclusion and public health. But they are also segregated, characterised by health-related divides and by differences in accessibility to urban amenities. Without careful consideration the health and well-being of city-dwellers can be negatively influenced in overly densified and congested cities, despite sustainability ambitions.
The aim of the research area is to promote cooperation between the knowledge communities in the Nordic countries in order to enhance opportunities and address challenges to sustainable urban development and smart cities
The new INFLUX project aims to study the key areas of governance structures and reception facilities, social and educational support for refugee children and families, and integrational labor market outcomes.
Research on Ukrainian refugee integration and governance after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows that Nordic and Baltic countries vary in their integration processes, policies and outcomes.
NordForsk in collaboration with the Academy of Finland; the Swedish Research Council; the Research Council of Norway; the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Iceland; and the Danish Council for Strategic Research is issuing a call for proposals for research projects in a newly established initiative entitled "Education for Tomorrow".
The initiative for Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change is now issuing a call for proposals for research projects. Available budget is approx. NOK 60 million and the call deadline is 19 May 2022.
Nine Nordic and North American projects will receive funding to research the sustainable development of the Arctic. The projects cover topics such as oceans, freshwater, biodiversity, over-tourism, and minerals.
