Comparative analysis of the landscape of climate adaptation policy in the Nordics

The project looks at climate change adaptation in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

The purpose of the project is to examine, analyse, and compare climate change adaptation in the Nordics, including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

The project will look at the landscape of policy and legislation, identifying differences and similarities between the Nordic countries and analyseing the implications of these in terms of progress. The comparative analysis will include legislation, tools, analytical approaches, mechanisms of funding, as well as levels of intersectorial integration.

highly relevant findings

The results will be of relevance to all of the Nordic countries and can be used to draw lessons and learn from the experience of others, as well as for improving the national effort in the realm of climate change adaptation.

In addition to Western Norway Research Institute, Stockholm Environment Institute, University of Helsinki, and Danmarks Tekniske Universitet contribute to the research.


Starting date: 1 december 2022

end date: 30 june 2023

funded by: nordic council of ministers