The Nordic countries need to strengthen the preparedness against biological threats. Researchers warn that, given the current security situation and the rise of artificial intelligence, the risk that foreign powers could wage biological warfare is increasing.
The overall aim of this project is to strengthen the preparedness against the full spectrum of biological threats; from natural, accidental, to deliberate, by increasing awareness and best practices for effective and harmonised total defence strategies in the Nordic-Baltic region.
Major geopolitical interests are at stake in Greenland, and there have been several examples of influence operations and the spread of disinformation. Both trust and distrust can act as a safeguard, says a researcher.
Researchers have concluded that the Nordic countries have no joint plans to strengthen vaccine preparedness, and that, in this context, Norway is a vulnerable country.
NordForsk, in partnership with Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) in Canada, is launching a Knowledge Synthesis Grants call to mobilize, examine and synthesize social sciences and humanities research on the changing nature of security and conflict.
A new documentary examines what happens when there are more forest fires in Sweden, storms in the Faroe Islands, landslides in Norway and sea level rise in Denmark. NordForsk participated in the opening night of the documentary film festival CPH:DOX.
Nordic research shows that there were no negative risks associated with pregnant women receiving the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic. On the contrary, there were benefits for both the pregnant woman and the unborn child.
