Regional planning - hot topic in Europe

The question of how to coordinate regional growth policy and physical planning was the theme for a Reglab seminar held at Nordregio.

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Planning for resource efficient cities

New Nordregio working paper that presents the so-called Metabolic Impact Assessment (MIA) as an evaluation of two urban development projects, one in Stockholm and one in Newcastle.

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Innovative practices from the Nordic countries

We have experienced warmer winters, stronger storms and greater precipitation in the Nordic countries. Management of, and planning for, larger quantities of water, as well as adaptation of our territorial structures to climate changes are on the agenda. These issues were discussed at a seminar held at Nordregio, and the main results are presented in a new Nordregio Working Paper.

Main messages from the seminar

Workshops on demographic challenges

Many regions in the Nordic countries are facing big challenges with an ageing population and out-migration. During the spring 2012 Nordregio will host a series of workshops on demographic challenges of the Nordic countries.

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Sustainable development in the Arctic

Rasmus Ole Rasmussen

In recognition of the fact that the Arctic stands on the threshold of major changes, which will, in the first instance, affect Arctic societies and the Arctic people in a number of important areas, the people first approach in Arctic Co-operation Programme is designed to promote sustainable development.

Read more about the Arctic Co-operation Programme 2012-2014