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The Nordic countries are taking an important step to strengthen their joint food supply security at a time marked by increasing geopolitical uncertainty.

A total of 53 candidates working on initiatives that educate children and young people about environmental and climate issues have been nominated for the 2026 Nordic Council Environment Prize. See the full list here.

The Nordic region is one of the world’s largest producers of seafood, yet it is vulnerable to disruptions in global trade and transport chains. Despite high production, consumption of fish and seafood remains below recommended Nordic dietary levels. A new report highlights the need for stronger Nordic cooperation to strengthen both preparedness and public health.

The Nordic energy system is facing increasing security challenges and needs to be more resilient in the face of cyberattacks, sabotage, and disruption to critical infrastructure. This is the conclusion of a new analysis prepared by the Economic Security Forum on behalf of the Nordic Council of Ministers and Nordic Energy Research.

Seaweed may not yet be a staple on Nordic dinner tables, but interest is growing fast. A new report funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers highlights that certain types of seaweed contain protein levels comparable to pulses, beans, and soy.

The green and digital transition requires closer cooperation across borders. The Nordic countries are now joining forces to use standards as practical tools to turn knowledge into solutions that work across the region – solutions that also could be standard-setting on a European and global level.

These days, attention is focused on Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands, where the UArctic Congress 2026 is taking place alongside the Ocean Connectivity Conference. Together, the two events bring hundreds of leading researchers, policymakers, and Indigenous representatives from across the globe.

2025 saw several important advances for freedom of movement in the Nordics. New agreements, a joint programme, and improved information services make it easier for residents and businesses to work and operate across borders.