Denmark is at a cross-road where there is an increasing need to transition the economy to a more sustainable and human-centered model — a wellbeing economy. Prominent economists and researchers argue in a joint declaration, that our current economic system can no longer maintain the balance between economic growth and Read more
Last week, Nordic Insights co-hosted a workshop on food security and civil preparedness. We had a unik mix of experts from different countries and fields to share their insights on food security and ways to enhance it. The red line through the workshop was that food security must be tackled Read more
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
The Nordic Day is tomorrow. Our day, where we all celebrate being the fortunate inhabitants of the Nordic countries. But deep down in the statistical archives of Eurostat we discover a looming danger to our common future as Nordic citizens: Population projections! The Nordic countries are often seen as a 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
Just outside of Randers, a mountain of polluted soil is sliding towards nearby waterways and villages. Sounds scary? Well, that’s recycling at its worst. The recent troubles at Nordic Waste have put a spotlight on recycling efforts in the Nordics. And with Denmark, Finland, and Sweden not using recycled materials as Read more