Many of the climate risks facing the Nordic countries do not originate domestically. As highly globalised and open economies, Nordic countries are increasingly affected by climate impacts elsewhere — through disruptions to supply chains, trade, logistics and infrastructure. Diverse critical sectors and systems that depend on these supply chains, such as food systems, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals, are exposed to the transboundary effects of climate change.
The project “Reducing Nordic Risks from Transboundary Climate Change Impacts through Public-Private Partnerships” is implemented from 2025 to 2026. The project is funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers and carried out by the consortium of the Stockholm Environment Institute, the Technical University of Denmark, the Western Norway Research Institute and the University of Helsinki. It examines how such risks affect Nordic trade and supply chains, and the role of collaboration in addressing them.
Within the project, the University of Helsinki leads the project component on mapping examples of Nordic and international strategies, initiatives, and collaborations relevant to transboundary climate risks and supply chain resilience. The work includes reviewing policy frameworks and engaging with public and private actors to better understand the current landscape and identify areas where further coordination may be needed.
By focusing on transboundary risks and supply chains, the project contributes to ongoing discussions on how climate adaptation in the Nordic region can account for global interdependencies.
For more information, contact professor Sirkku Juhola -