Nordic cooperation for Environment and Climate
The Nordic region has a long tradition of political cooperation through the Nordic Council of Ministers. The vision for 2030 sets the shared ambition: to make the Nordic region the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030.
The work focuses on strengthening the green transition, protecting biodiversity, and promoting a circular economy, both within the Nordic region and internationally.
Environment and climate ministers from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden meet within the Council of Ministers for the Environment and Climate to set priorities and coordinate joint efforts.
Governing document for 2025-2030
The Council of Ministers for the Environment and Climate has adopted a new governing document for the period 2025–2030. The cooperation aims to make sure the Nordic region will continue to be a leader in the green transition, and remain globally competitive and socially sustainable.
The political direction is guided by three overarching goals linked to what the UN describes as the “triple crisis” – climate, pollution and biodiversity. Twelve underlying targets address international processes as well as area specific and cross cutting perspectives and solutions.
Swedish participation
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency participates in the Nordic cooperation within the following programme areas:
- Climate and air
- Adaption to climate change
- Nature (biodiversity and nature-based solutions)
- Plastic pollution
- Environmental economics
- Circular economy
- Sustainable consumption
Several other Swedish public authorities participate in Nordic cooperation programmes, working on topics including chemicals, transport, and a range of other environmental and sustainability challenges.
Further information
The environment and climate (norden.org)
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