A competitive Nordic region

The world’s push for clean energy depends on critical minerals such as lithium and rare earth elements. But while they are essential to cutting emissions, their extraction often threatens fragile environments and Indigenous livelihoods.

Nordic research cooperation strengthens scientific quality and delivers concrete benefits to society. This is documented in our new Impact Report for 2025.

Research is crucial to the improvement of the digital innovation in public services. A new report highlights practical tools and critical insights for the ongoing digital transformation of public services in the Nordic region and beyond.

Key Results and Impact of the Research and Innovation Initiative 2020–2024

Employers and authorities need to update their understanding of what is needed in the future labour market. It’s not about what they think is needed today, but about what will be needed tomorrow.

During the pandemic, we experienced the greatest encroachment on our freedom since the Second World War. Now Nordic researchers are investigating whether the measures were proportionate.

Since the war in Ukraine broke out, 300,000 Ukrainian refugees have been granted temporary residence in the Nordic region. What will happen to them when there is peace in Ukraine? The Yemelianenko family had to flee for their lives and now they dream of staying in Norway.

During the pandemic, the authorities introduced support programmes for companies to avoid laying off employees. Some called it a sleeping pillow, others a necessary measure. Now research shows that the subsidies may have helped the Nordic countries avoid an economic downturn.