The Nordic Launch of Sustainable Lifestyle Programme During COP 26

Nordic Council of Ministers

How can we engage the Nordic citizens in living sustainably?

The reason behind this programme is sustainable consumption because this is where the Nordic countries lack the most due to their lifestyles. Going forward, this is one of their biggest challenges across the entire Nordic region. The discussion covers different lifestyle shifts to become more sustainable within the Nordic region, and how changes are feasible in the Nordic region. The Sustainable Lifestyle 4-year program in the Nordic region was designed to go beyond the policies and use knowledge and research to impliment changes. This program has 6 specific projects, including an education specific program.

A big part of the green transformation takes place in the private homes. New data shows that the Nordic Region still has a way to go, when it comes to sustainable private consumption. This event will take a deep dive into the possibilities and challenges of a green transition of the Nordic lifestyle. We will discuss how we can help Nordic citizens make smart, green choices.

Joining the event are steering group members of the cross-Nordic programme “Sustainable Lifestyles in the Nordic Region” who will share their ambitions and insights.

Moderator

Anders Fink, Head of Section l Office for EU & International Affairs, Ministry of Environment

Speakers

Kristin Mattsson, Specialist in gender equality, Government Offices, Åland
Sebastian Hielm, Director of Food Safety, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland
Solveig Korum, Senior advisor R&D, Kulturtanken, Norway
Anna Mikander, Senior Ministerial Adviser at Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland
Karen Dahl Jensen, Manager, Product Development at Nordic Ecolabelling
Julian Lo Curlo, Nordic Expert Group for Sustainable Development member

Organizer: Sustainable Lifestyles in the Nordic Region

Others involved: The Nordic House in the Faroe Islands for the Nordic Council of Ministers

Watch the lively debate from the launch in Helsinki.

Published on February 16, 2022