Goal 3: Greater Resilience within the FJLS Sectors

The joint development of resilient systems and structures within the FJLS sectors is a highly pertinent task within the realm of Nordic co-operation, and it is expected that this will contribute positively to all three of the strategic priorities – a Green Nordic Region, a Competitive Nordic Region and a Socially Sustainable Nordic Region.

The work to boost resilience and preparedness that has already been initiated by the MR-FJLS shall be followed up on by way of greater knowledge, dialogue and consensus around the role and added value of Nordic co-operation with a view to enhancing regional resilience further. Common initiatives and collaborations are to be initiated for a resilient Nordic bioeconomy that encompasses food, feed and drinking water supply, veterinary co-operation, the One-Health perspective, bio-energy, genetic resources and the restoration of eco-systems, as well as common strategies for critical input goods and labour force. Support is to be given for the creation of structures, networks and collaborations between different societal actors in order to allow for simplified communication, information sharing and skills development between the Nordic countries.

Support for initiatives within the Baltic Sea Region and with the Baltic countries, as well as within the Arctic region, in order to boost common resilience against crises in the wider region. Co-operation is to be strengthened with neighbouring countries in the west in order to address the consequences of climate change, as well as the changing geo-political reality and the crises that this provokes. Support for common initiatives with actors in the neighbouring area based on the analyses and priorities established for sub-goal 3.1 (see above).

Nordic input is to be strengthened within international co-operation around Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are of particular relevance to the FJLS policy area. International co-operation is to be enhanced for greater resilience against global challenges by building networks and cross-border capacity for preparedness, dialogue and exchange of experiences. Support for common Nordic contributions towards global policy processes and within international fora.