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Together for one sustainable Norrbotten

Norrbotten's diversity is a strength and asset for long-term sustainable development. Together we can and want to work to make Norrbotten an attractive county to live in.

We work with sustainable regional development on behalf of the government.

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Photo: Anders Alm.

Business support

Invest in Norrbotten's sustainable future.

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Project support

Your idea contributes to the sustainable development of Norrbotten.

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Cultural support

Contribute to a rich cultural life for a sustainable Norrbotten.

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A roadmap for the future

Norrbotten Strategy

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This is what we are working on

Our development areas

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Theme year for children and young people

During the theme years 2025-2026, we will particularly highlight and promote cultural activities and initiatives aimed at children and young people. 

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Have your say on the future of culture in Norrbotten

The proposal for the Regional Cultural Plan 2027–2030 is now out for consultation. Here you can help influence how cultural life in Norrbotten will develop – for everyone who lives and works in the county.

How to leave comments on the cultural plan

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News

When the Europaforum Northern Sweden gathered in Kiruna in the spring of 2026, the meeting ended with the adoption of a new direction of will: the Kiruna Declaration 4.0. It is an important milestone for strengthening northern Sweden's r...

Anders Öberg speaks at the Europaforum Northern Sweden, the screen behind him has the text Kiruna Declaration 4.0

How will the EU's next budget meet both crises and long-term needs? What is needed to strengthen Europe's competitiveness? And how does security affect the future in northern Sweden? These were important questions at...

Eric Luth, Rosanna Endre and Carl-Vincent Reimers on stage in front of the Europaforum Northern Sweden sign. Rosanna speaks and gestures.

How can minority policy become a natural part of the work of municipalities and regions – and what is required for the policy to work in practice? These were some of the questions that were discussed during the breakfast...

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Events

Dialogue about Norrbotten's areas of strength and development

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Get support in the development of your project idea

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North Stage in Almedalen 2026

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Energy Day North 2026

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Children's rights strategy training

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Cultural Council of North Norway 2026

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Sustainability for us

Our ambition is to actively contribute to sustainable development in Norrbotten. 

Read more about sustainability

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