Conclusion
The Nordic region's experience in spatial planning, renewable energy, electrification, and green infrastructure offers a blueprint for how cities globally can advance towards net-zero emissions. However, achieving these goals requires addressing significant challenges, including the need for substantial investments, coordinated action across sectors and actors, and policies that ensure an equitable transition for all residents. The MWP’s 2024 focus on cities, buildings, and urban systems presents an invaluable opportunity to leverage these insights and catalyse the deep decarbonization and systemic transformation needed to create sustainable, resilient urban futures.
Note that the insights and recommendations in this document reflect the contributions of participants, though they do not necessarily represent the views of the Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM) or the Nordic governments. This submission is following stakeholder consultation funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers. The Nordic Council of Ministers is an intergovernmental forum established to complement the Nordic Council and promote Nordic cooperation (covering Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Greenland, The Faroe Islands and Åland) to support the Nordic Vision 2030:
