Vi måtte dele denne – for alle os, der elsker stærk visuel formidling, er denne infografik en sand perle, og denne er simpelthen fantastisk! Infografikken er fra Bogen om Grønland (udgivet af Politikens Forlag i 1962) giver et unikt indblik i Grønlands handelsmønstre i 1960. På en enkel og visuelt fascinerende måde Read more…
Over the past 25 years, Greenland has made significant strides toward reducing its reliance on the Danish block grant. While the grant’s nominal value has grown from 2.4 billion DKK in 1994 to 4.1 billion DKK in 2023, its share of Greenland’s GDP has declined dramatically—from 30% in 2003 to just 19% in 2021, based on Read more…
Summer is here, and what better way to spend it than enjoying the vast and beautiful forests of the Nordic countries? Whether hiking, cycling, or simply relaxing under the canopy, we can take pride in knowing that these forests are not only a delight to visit but also exemplify sustainable 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…
HELCOM, the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission, is not prone to exaggerations. When they, in their latest report on the “State of the Baltic Sea”, write that the state of the Baltic Sea ecosystem has not improved, we should take that as a grave warning. The Baltic Sea is in Read more…
This week, World Circular Economy Forum takes place in Brussels with over 2,000 business leaders, policymakers, and experts participating from around the world. It’s an outstanding initiative that aims to further the development of circular solutions in all industries and services. The WCEF is not the only forum for the 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…
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…