Northern Sparsely Populated Areas Network (NSPA)

Based on both common advantages and challenges, the regions of northern Finland, Norway and Sweden work together in the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPA) network. The 14 regions from the northernmost parts of the three countries share common circumstances and objectives and are working together to raise awareness of the NSPA in the EU institutions, to influence EU policy and to provide a platform for best practice.

29 Okt 2024
Event on the European Week of Regions and Cities - Green and digital transition in the sparsely populated areas

29 Okt 2024 Event on the European Week of Regions and Cities - Green and digital transition in the sparsely populated areas

The Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPA), together with Scotland Europe, organised a joint event on the European Week of Regions and Cities. The event, “Building smart, resilient communities: adapting sparsely populated areas to a digital & green future”, took place in Brussels on 8th October and sought to gain understanding on how the digital and green transition could be further fostered in the sparsely populated areas of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Scotland, and what kind of challenges will need to be tackled to achieve this.

29 Okt 2024
13 Jun 2024
This year's EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples' Dialogue in Brussels

13 Jun 2024 This year's EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples' Dialogue in Brussels

On 14–15 May, the EU Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) hosted the EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples' Dialogue in Brussels. The first day brought together representatives from EU institutions, researchers, politicians and entrepreneurs to discuss EU Arctic policy, geopolitical tensions, climate change and sustainable regional development in the Arctic. The second day aimed to integrate and listen to traditional and local knowledge and the experiences of indigenous peoples and youth into EU policies and international processes.

13 Jun 2024
12 Jun 2024
Event on Arctic Perspectives in the EU Research Agenda in Brussels

12 Jun 2024 Event on Arctic Perspectives in the EU Research Agenda in Brussels

On the 13th of May, the Arctic Five and Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPA) networks organised an event on the theme: Arctic perspectives in the EU research agenda. The event was held at the North Sweden/North Norway European Office in Brussels in connection with the EU Arctic Forum and the Indigenous Peoples' Dialogue. The seminar discussed the role of Arctic research in the transition the region is undergoing with the new geopolitical situation and the green transition.

12 Jun 2024
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