Goal 4: The role of the cultural sector and the media in preparing society for crises and digitisation and new technologies must be promoted

A socially sustainable Nordic Region

Access to culture and cultural heritage bolsters the development, resilience and reconstruction of civil society in times of crisis and war. A free and independent media, freedom of expression and artistic freedom all help to equip the region better in times of crisis and threat. Importance must be attached to greater Nordic co-operation and concrete initiatives to counteract disinformation. In an age characterised by major societal challenges and technological development, Nordic initiatives must contribute towards better, more effective and targeted solutions in collaboration with relevant sectors.

Sub-goal 4.1: Nordic co-operation and the exchange of experience within preparedness and the cultural sector must be established.

Sub-goal 4.2: Freedom of expression and artistic freedom in the Nordic Region must be promoted via greater focus on the free and independent role of the cultural sector and the media.

Sub-goal 4.3: Nordic co-operation on culture and media policy challenges resulting from new technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) and the influence of tech giants on democratic discourse, including their influence on the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people, must be strengthened.