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Our Principles
The principles in this guide shall be applied to all large events funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers.
By adhering to these principles, you help make the work of the Nordic Council of Ministers sustainable, equal, inclusive, representative and accessible. Everybody who works for or on behalf of the Nordic Council of Ministers, regardless of policy area, has a responsibility to take these perspectives into account.
- Accessibility and sustainability must be incorporated into every aspect of the event – from initial idea to evaluation.
- We promote diversity and strive to include all on an equal footing in every event.
- If children and young people are affected by or are a target group for the event, they must be involved in a meaningful way.
- Encourage and promote online events.
- Physical events must be held in a central location with good public transport options.
- Choose environmentally certified premises, services and products as far as possible (Nordic Swan ecolabel, ecology, Green Key etc.).
- Communicate clearly about what can be done in terms of accessibility and motivate your participants to make sustainable choices for transport and accommodation at physical events.
- When drawing up the programme and list of speakers, aim for at least 40% of the underrepresented sex and strive to include of people of all ages, experiences and backgrounds.
- Event catering must comply with the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023, which means it shall be predominantly plant-based.
- Minimise the use of all physical materials and insist that suppliers and participants aid with the reduction and recycling of all waste.