Nordic co-operation in the areas of art, culture and the media represents a core area within the Nordic Council of Ministers. We are in a strong position here in the Nordic countries due to the cross-border cultural co-operation that has been developed. As we seek to address major internal and external societal and global changes, it is clear that a free and vibrant cultural life will play a crucial role in preserving our cohesion, our sense of hope and our quality of life. Over the coming years, the Council of Ministers for Culture will place special focus on maintaining resilient and democratic societies. Efforts to promote an inclusive cultural life that is accessible to all will be prioritised, not least in order to support children and young people and their well-being. Events over the last few years have shown that two areas which require both discussion and common action are the continued protection of free, artistic expression and our preparedness when it comes to the protection of cultural heritage. Art, culture and knowledge of cultural heritage provide different perspectives and help us understand how we can manage climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, both on land and at sea. Art and culture have a role to play in the transition towards more sustainable lifestyles.
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.6027/politiknord2024-737
- ISBN
- 978-92-893-7947-2 (electronic) 978-92-893-7948-9 (electronic)
- OAI
- oai:DiVA.org:norden-13343
- Pages
- 19
- Published in
- Copenhagen: Nordisk Ministerråd
- Responsible organisation
- Nordic Council of Ministers, Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat
- Series
- PolitikNord ; 2024:737
- URN
- urn:nbn:se:norden:org:diva-13343
- Year
- 2024
- pages
- 19
Table of Contents
- Foreword 2
- Introduction 2
- Political Priorities 2
- Follow-up and Evaluation of the Co-operation Programme 2
- About this publication 2
- Foreword 3
- Introduction 5
- Political Priorities 8
- Goal 1 Art and cultural actors in the Nordic Region must have suitable conditions to pursue environmentally friendly forms of artistic and cultural production dissemination and distribution 10
- A Green Nordic Region 10
- Goal 2 The Nordic Region shall be a visible competitive and creative region 12
- A competitive Nordic Region 12
- Goal 3 The cultural and linguistic diversity of the Nordic Region must be strengthened and contribute to greater cohesion trust and integration in the Nordic Region 14
- A competitive Nordic Region 14
- Goal 4 The role of the cultural sector and the media in preparing society for crises and digitisation and new technologies must be promoted 16
- A socially sustainable Nordic Region 16
- Follow-up and Evaluation of the Co- operation Programme 18
- About this publication 19
