Launch of the Nordic Sustainable Development Report 2025
Join us for the launch of the Nordic Sustainable Development Report 2025, the first assessment dedicated specifically to how Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden perform on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Nordic countries continue to lead in Europe on the SDGs but the report shows a stagnating progress on several environmental goals. It also highlights the significant global impacts driven by Nordic consumption patterns. Together, these trends signal that the region’s sustainability trajectory is at risk.
During the event, we will present the key findings from the report, including:
- The latest SDG Index results for the five Nordic countries
- Evidence of stalled or declining progress on climate, ecosystems, and sustainable consumption
- New data on international spillovers linked to Nordic consumption and production
- Insights from the Leave-No-One-Behind-Index
- How the SDG Index compares to the reporting on the Nordic Council of Ministers' Vision 2030
You will also hear reflections from the report’s authors and SDSN leadership on what the results mean for policymakers, researchers, and organisations working to advance sustainable development.
Agenda
13:00 – 13:10
Welcome address
Prof. Katherine Richardson and Prof. Holger Wallbaum, Co-Chairs of SDSN Northern Europe
13:10 – 13:20
Sustainable Development Reports – Global and regional efforts to monitor SDG implementation
Guillaume Lafortune, Vice-President, UN SDSN
13:20 – 13:50
Presentation of the Nordic Sustainable Development Report 2025
Martin Eriksson, Network Manager, SDSN Northern Europe
13:50 – 14:00
Q&A and discussion with all speakers
Why attend?
- Gain early access to the latest sustainability assessment for the Nordic region
- Understand the drivers behind stagnating progress on key environmental goals
- Learn how global spillover effects shape Nordic SDG performance
- Engage directly with leading experts during the Q&A session
Who should attend?
Researchers, policymakers, public officials, sustainability professionals, civil society organisations, businesses, and anyone interested in the state of sustainable development in the Nordic region.