Small Communities in the Nordic Region
Small and remote communities in the Nordic Region often face unique challenges and opportunities that differ significantly from more densely populated and highly connected Nordic communities. Since the early nineties, small communities and regions in the Nordics have therefore collaborated to address common issues.
Building on these efforts, the Small Communities in the Nordic Regional Programme aims to strengthen the capacity of small communities to tackle environmental and climate-related challenges and promote sustainable development.
The programme focuses on nature tourism, biodiversity, invasive species, climate adaptation, natural and cultural landscapes, circular economy, and nature and environmental management. Through analyses, pilot projects, and networking activities, the programme promotes locally anchored solutions and knowledge sharing across small communities in the Nordic Region and the Arctic.
The programme represents Greenland, the Åland Islands, Faroe Islands, Iceland and Bornholm.
Focus areas:
- Increasing knowledge and use of locally adapted solutions in nature tourism, biodiversity, environmental management, nature management, climate adaptation and circular economy.
- Developing and implementing specific pilot projects with the involvement of local actors.
- Improving access to data and analytics that can support local and national government.
- Strengthening Nordic knowledge sharing and co-operation between small communities with common challenges and needs.
The programme is implemented in close collaboration with authorities, researchers, civil society, businesses, and local communities. The goal is to create concrete results, new knowledge, and strengthened preparedness that contribute to a sustainable and climate-resilient Nordic Region.
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