Having lived in Greenland and worked at Statistics Greenland, I (Ulla Agerskov) have always found the data collected in their publications to be incredibly insightful and important. The just released “Greenland in Figures 2024” provides a comprehensive overview of this fascinating land. Below, I delve into key statistics and their Read more
The world is facing a severe biodiversity crisis that threatens current and future generations. The United Nations designated May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity to raise awareness of these critical issues. In December 2022, the world adopted the Global Biodiversity Framework, aiming to value, conserve, and restore Read more
As Norway continues to lead in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, its strategies provide valuable insights into sustainable transportation, coinciding with regional discussions on environmental strategies. Today’s gathering of transportation experts and policymakers at The Nordic Green Transport Forum seeks to address the urgent need for a green transition in the Read more
We are still talking demographic transitions (see previous posts here and here). Why? Because fertility rates keep hurtling down and native populations become smaller and older. The obvious solution is to embrace immigration as a part of the social fabric but to manage this without fuelling toxic cultural wars has Read more
This week, as New York hosts the 68th CSW UN gathering, our Nordic Insights newsletter aligns perfectly, offering a recap of the five articles we featured during last week and International Women’s Day. One key article examines the pension gender gap, echoing one of the priority themes at this year’s Read more
Today is the last day of the Nordic Insights Christmas Calendar: 24 posts over 24 days, filled with data and science backed advice for a greener Christmas. But did you know that we celebrate Christmas on December 24/25 because of a scientific miscalculation? When the Catholic church decided to celebrate the Read more
The graph below from Eurostat paints a vivid picture of the EU’s inflation landscape, charting a steady decline from January 2019 to a notable 3.1% in November 2023. This downtrend represents the lowest inflation rate in over two years, signaling a wider easing of economic strains. Analyzing the Shift: EU and Nordic Read more
As the holiday season approaches, roads become filled with people driving home to celebrate with their loved ones. This annual phenomenon raises important questions about sustainable transportation and renewable energy. How can we ensure that our Christmas holiday travels are more environmentally friendly? This is a question that becomes increasingly Read more
In the context of global climate and biodiversity concerns, Denmark’s forest management over the past 100 years presents a notable case. In 1923, Denmark’s forested area was a mere 322,000 hectares, accounting for 7.5% of the country’s total area. Fast forward to 2022, and this figure has impressively nearly doubled Read more
Nordic Knowledge Hub: Gender & Climate 🌍🤝🌱 In 2022, Nordic ministers prioritized understanding the connection between gender and climate. Supported by Nordic governments, they created a knowledge hub focusing on gender equality in green jobs, energy, consumption, the blue and green economy, and climate policy: A Green and Gender-equal Nordic Region Read more