How will the green shift change land use in rural areas in the Nordic countries, and what consequences will this have for our watercourses and the benefits we have of clean water?
The Nordic countries have teamed up with Canada and the USA to launch a NordForsk call on the sustainable development of the Arctic. The call is two-stage, and the deadline for pre-proposals is 4 June 2024.
More young people are to be recruited into the armed forces in the Nordic countries, but researchers point out that there are some pitfalls which should be kept in mind, not least harassment towards female conscripts.
In Kristiansand, new wood-burning stoves are being installed to improve the city’s air quality. This is the result of a research project which has shown that air quality in four Nordic cities is really nothing to write home about.
The Faroe Islands’ recent membership of NordForsk’s board marked an important step on the way to a greater role in Nordic research co-operation. According to various groups, the Faroe Islands has a significant contribution to make in the areas of oceans and fishing, health and the Arctic.
A low-fibre “Western diet” causes damage to the protective mucus barrier in the gut, and such damage can increase the risk of inflammation and infection.
