Nordic countries decided on Monday to launch a new initiative to respond to an increased global interest in Nordic sustainability policies and products. (Photo: Magnus Fröderberg/norden.org)

Letter

Nordic contribution to global goals

Nordics

EU Political

Green Economy

Opinion

by Erna Solberg, Lars Løkke-Rasmussen, Juha Sipilä, Bjarni Benediktsson and Stefan Löfven, Bergen,

Two years ago, we joined leaders from all over the world and set ambitious targets for global development. At summits in New York and Paris, we agreed to halt climate change, eradicate poverty and reduce inequality.

Achieving the historic goals set in the Paris climate agreement and the UN 2030 Agenda will require much hard work from all of us.

As part of our contribution, the Nordic prime ministers are launching the initiative: Nordic Solutions to Global Challenges.

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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Nordic countries decided on Monday to launch a new initiative to respond to an increased global interest in Nordic sustainability policies and products. (Photo: Magnus Fröderberg/norden.org)