This project aims to explore how the Nordic welfare model, renowned for its combination of economic efficiency and social equality, can evolve to ensure resilience and sustainability in the face of global challenges.
Across Europe there has been a growing worry about the ways in which disinformation, AI-generated deepfakes, conspiracy theories and the information infrastructures are weaponized in local, national, and international conflicts.
How can small communities in the Nordic region prepare for climate change? Nordic researchers have analysed the preparedness measures of local communities and come up with new recommendations on how they can further strengthen their preparedness.
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.
Hate speech and actions break down social cohesion, increase tensions between groups and create enemy images. Researchers suggest how the Nordic countries can avoid further polarisation.
NordForsk launches a call for research networks that can provide a broad knowledgebase for strengthening Nordic preparedness and resilience to future crises.
