As home to Indigenous communities such as the Sámi people in Fennoscandia and the Inuit population in Greenland, the Nordic region is obliged to ensure that indigenous voices are meaningfully included in academic and societal discourse.
Indigenous knowledge holds transformative potential in addressing global issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable development—fields where the Sámi, Inuit and other indigenous peoples possess profound expertise. By fostering partnerships with Indigenous communities, Nordic research can offer innovative solutions grounded in respect for cultural diversity and ecological stewardship.
In addition to the special initiatives listed below, Indigenous perspectives are also included in other research areas, most notably Sustainable Development of the Arctic and Green Transition.
